The Student (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film
Released in 1961, The Student is a notable film directed by Hassan Al Imam.
What it’s about. Mother Khadija (Amina Rizk) works as a maid to raise her daughter Nemat (Shadia). The school principal (Nelly Mazloum) sympathizes with her and gives her a room in her garden to live in with her daughter. Nemat is raised with Mona (Amal Farid), the daughter of the principal. She loves Nemat, the wealthy young man Hassan (Hassan Youssef), but his family rejects their marriage. Nemat is ashamed of her mother's work and runs away from home. Nemat works in several jobs but is subjected to many harassment, and at the same time she continues her relationship with Hassan despite all the pressures around her.
Who’s in it. The Student stars Shadia as نعمت عبد العال, Hassan Youssef as حسن عبد اللطيف, Amina Rizk as خديجه and Amal Farid, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Student page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Student change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Student?
- The Student stars Shadia, Hassan Youssef, Amina Rizk, Amal Farid and Ibrahim Hechmat.
- When was The Student released?
- The Student was released in 1961.