Wa Islamah (1961)★ 6.5/10

Not Rated · EG,IT · 110 min · October 20, 1961

• Drama
• History
• War

Directed by: Enrico Bomba, Andrew Marton

Written by: Ali Ahmed Baktheir, Robert Andrews, Youssef El Sebai, Enrico Bomba

Set in the 13th century, under their leader Timur, the Tartar hordes invade the Middle East and take over areas as widespread as Persia, Egypt, and Syria. A lowly woman from a harem rises to lead the Egyptians against the invaders.