Love and suffering
1961, Arabic. Directed by Hasan El-Saifi.
Wahid Safwat is a playwright known for his many female relationships. Wahid meets the rising singer Laila and flirts with her, but she rejects him, so he decides to ensnare her and hides his true identity from her, that he is a famous novelist. The events unfold in a framework of comedic situations.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Love and suffering
Love and suffering isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 February 1961.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Hasan El-SaifiDirector
- Kamal Al-ShennawiWahid Safwat
- Maha SabryLaila
- Hasan FayeqHassan Khan (Layla's fiancé)
- Abdel Moneim IbrahimMoneim
- Wedad HamdyKazoozah
- Adly KassebWahid Safwat's Uncle
- Nagwa SalemNawal (Wahid Safwat's cousin)
- Mohamed ShawqiCast
- Salwa MahmoudCast
- Zaki IbrahimLaila's father
- Abdel Moneim Basyouniالصحفي م ك
- Mimi Gamalالخائنه
Details
- Released
- 26 February 1961
- Original title
- حب وعذاب
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Abu Seoud El-Ibiary, Hasan El-Saifi
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Love and suffering
Bo Burnham: What.
2013 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Soul Men
2008 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bo Burnham: Make Happy
2016 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
A Song Is Born
1948 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The After Party
2018 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Get Crazy
1983 · 6.2/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Back to the Beach
1987 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Big Store
1941 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh
2018 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bo Burnham: Words, Words, Words
2010 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Love and suffering: quick answers
Is Love and suffering worth watching?
Love and suffering doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Love and suffering?
Love and suffering runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Love and suffering have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Love and suffering. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Love and suffering parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Love and suffering yet.
Which OTT platform is Love and suffering on?
Love and suffering isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 February 1961. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Love and suffering?
If you liked Love and suffering, try Bo Burnham: What., Soul Men, Bo Burnham: Make Happy.
Who directed Love and suffering?
Love and suffering (1961) was directed by Hasan El-Saifi and stars Kamal Al-Shennawi, Maha Sabry, Hasan Fayeq.