Abdel Halim Nasr

Credits

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Background

Abdel Halim Nasr was initiated into cinema in the Alexandria that harboured talents but lost them to the lure of the promise and the city lights of the capital. He trained at the hands of the Italian studio owner Alvise Orfanelli where he spent his formative years in this most prolific studio and later gained his right to an autonomous future with the help and support of Togo Mizrahi to whom he remained faithfully indebted.

Logo (October 31, 1957)

Visuals: On a black background, there is a circle with a movie camera inside. On the topper side of the right of the screen there are some Arabic text. Below them, there is another Arabic text (which translates to "Abdel Halim Nasr presents"). There is a filmstrip with "ABDEL HALIM NASR" inside. Under it is "présente". ("presents" in French.)

Technique: Cel animation.

Audio: A bombastic fanfare with a tympani.

Availability: Only seen on Nuit sans lendeman.