'Immobilia Crime story' to be released in cinemas Feb. 20

CAIRO - 19 February 2019: “Immobilia Crime Story” starring Nahed el-Seba’i will be released in local cinemas on Feb. 20. The film screened during Cairo International Film Festival's latest edition.

Immobilia is one of the most famous residential buildings in Egypt. It was the favorite residence for celebrities, politicians, artists and athletes during the 1940s and 50s.

The building was the property of Egyptian millionaire Ahmed Pasha Abboud, the richest man in Egypt during that era.

Among the building’s inhabitants were Naguib el-Rihani, Mohamed Fawzi, Anwar Wajdi, Leila Mourad, Mahmoud el-Meligi, Mohammed Abdel Wahab, Majida al-Sabahi, and Fekri Abaza. Abdel Halim Hafez and Umm Kulthum’s business offices were also located in that building.

Famed actors Tarek Abdel Aziz, Hany Adel, Ahmed Mahmoud, Doo'a Taima, Maher Salim and Yusuf Ismail will all star alongside Seba’i in the much anticipated film.

“Immobilia Crime Story” is written and directed by Khaled el-Hagar.