Remembering beauty of Egypt golden age cinema Nadia Lutfi
Mon, February 3, 2025 | Egypt
Lutfi was born on 3 January 1937 as Paula Mohamed Mostafa Shafiq to a Polish mother and an Egyptian father. She started acting when she was young and quickly starred in many Egyptian films. Renowned director Ramsis Naguib discovered her talent, and she played her first role in the film Sultan (1958). Then, she got another small role in the big hit Bab El-Hadid (Cairo Station, 1958), directed by Youssef Chahine. After that, Lutfi acted alongside the greatest talents of her day, pilling up a rich artistic legacy. Her best works include Hobi Al-Wahid (My Only Love, 1960), Al-Khataya (Sins, 1962), Al-Nadara Al-Sawda (Dark Glasses,1963), Al-Mustahil (The Impossible, 1966), Qasr El-Shouk (El-Shouk Palace, 1967), Ayyam Al-Hob (Days of Love, 1968), and Abi Fouq Al-Shagara (My Dad Atop a Tree, 1969). ...
