Tamr Henna Arabic: تمر حنه ("Tamarind") is a 1957 Egyptian musical drama film directed by Hussein Fawzy.
This movie tells the tale of a rich man falling in love with a gypsy and transforming her into a socialite in order for her to be accepted by his family, and so he can win a bet.
During the first part of the movie, Tamr Henna is a belly dancer, coveted by all sorts of men, both rich and poor.
As the movie progresses Ahmed's father starts coveting Tamr Henna for himself, because of the money he thinks she has, and so he hosts a party at which he plans to propose to her.
Main characters:[2] Supporting actors: The movie Tamr Henna was produced and directed by Hussein Fawzi, an Egyptian film maker who studied fine arts in Italy and worked as an illustrator and designer.
[3] In addition to being produced and directed by Hussein Fawzi, he also had a major role in writing the movie along with Galil El Bendary.