Emotions and the Body (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 3.2
Released in 1972, Emotions and the Body is a drama and romance film directed by Hassan Ramzy, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A happy relationship developed between Hoda [Naglaa Fathy] and Ahmed [Mahmoud Yassine]. Ahmed was planning to meet with her parents to ask for her hand, then suddenly went abroad to get his doctorate. Hoda's father [Ibrahim Saafan] got into a severe financial crisis and died, leaving Hoda in great pain. She felt better when she heard Ahmed was returning, but his plane crashed while Hoda was waiting to meet him at the airport. Her friend Dolat [Soheir El-Bably] tried to get her to accept treatment at a home for women, but she would not stay there; she went on a partying binge in Lebanon instead. Then Hoda heard Ahmed had not died, so she wrote him a letter about her situation. Ahmed came to see her, but she overdosed on sleeping pills and killed herself the following day.
Who’s in it. Emotions and the Body stars Naglaa Fathy as هدى, Soheir El-Bably as Dawlat Amin Shukri, Mahmoud Yassin and Nabila El Sayed as Amira, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.2/10, Emotions and the Body has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emotions and the Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emotions and the Body tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emotions and the Body (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emotions and the Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emotions and the Body worth watching?
- Emotions and the Body holds an audience score of 3.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emotions and the Body?
- Emotions and the Body stars Naglaa Fathy, Soheir El-Bably, Mahmoud Yassin, Nabila El Sayed and Omar Khorsheid.
- When was Emotions and the Body released?
- Emotions and the Body was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.