Female friendships are often built on support, love, and the sharing of thoughts and emotions. We’ve rounded up a selection of series and films that portrayed different models of friendship between women, where affection and solidarity stood at the center in both joyful and difficult moments.
Halawet El Donia
A series with a distinct atmosphere that speaks about the importance of relationships and the role they play in offering support. But one of its most memorable bonds is the friendship between Sara and Amina, played by Hanan Motawie and Hend Sabry, a relationship full of support, acceptance, and emotional presence through the hardest moments.
The series stars Hend Sabry, Dhafer L’Abidine, and Hanan Motawie, and is directed by Hussein El Menbawy.
Ayna Qalbi
This series presents a deeply moving friendship between two women whose lives are completely different. There is Faten, who lost her husband, takes responsibility for her children and father, and refuses to marry again, and Wissal, a wealthy unmarried woman trying to pursue her dreams in life.
The series stars Yousra, Abla Kamel, and Mahmoud Kabil, and is directed by Magdy Abu Amira.
Hekayat Banat
The series follows a group of young women who differ in their ideas, dreams, and the problems they face in life, yet continue to support one another and share the most important moments of their journey together.
The series stars Dina El Sherbiny, Horeya Farghaly, Saba Mubarak, and Reham Ameen, and is directed by Hussein Shawkat.
Tariqi
Set in the 1970s, the series tells the story of a young woman facing countless obstacles on her way to achieving her dream of becoming a singer. Along the way, she forms lifelong friendships with girls from school, and although they go through many difficult situations together, their bond only grows stronger with time.
The series stars Sherine Abdel Wahab, Sawsan Badr, and Ahmed Fahmy, and is directed by Mohamed Shaker Khodeir.
Ala Aala Nesbet Moshahada
The series tells the story of a girl from a simple family whose life is turned upside down after finding fame on TikTok. One of the most touching parts of the story is her friendship with Sahar, who helps her succeed and gain recognition, then stands by her side when she faces serious problems at a time when الجميع chooses to walk away.
The series stars Salma Abu Deif, Entesar, and Mohamed Mahmoud, and is directed by Yasmine Ahmed Kamel.
Ahla El Awqat
The film follows Salma, whose mother has passed away, leading her to refuse living with her stepfather. She returns to her old neighborhood in Shubra, and because of mysterious letters, she is reunited with her childhood friends Yousreya and Doha, bringing back the memories they once shared.
The film stars Hanan Turk, Hend Sabry, and Mena Shalaby, and is directed by Hala Khalil.
Bakeeza wa Zaghloul
The series tells the story of Bakeeza, who discovers after her husband’s death that he has a daughter named Zaghloul. After paying off Ashmawy’s debts, the two are left with nothing but the house, and together they try to adapt and overcome the many problems they face.
The series stars Sohair El Bably and Essad Younis, and is directed by Ahmed Badr El Din.
Bentein Men Masr
The film follows two cousins as they struggle with delayed marriage and the social stigma attached to it, yet continue to stand by each other and support one another through it all.
The film stars Zeina and Saba Mubarak, and is directed by Mohamed Amin.
Kallem Mama
The film tells the story of a young man and woman in love who want to get married, but are held back by a condition set by her mother that he must first succeed in his studies. Since marriage also requires money, her friends step in, making plans to help her raise the funds needed to complete the marriage.
The film stars Abla Kamel, Hassan Hosny, Mena Shalaby, and Mai Ezz El Din, and is directed by Ahmed Awad.
Banat Wust El Balad
The film follows two close friends working in Downtown Cairo as they go through a shared journey in search of true love in their lives.
The film stars Hend Sabry and Mena Shalaby, and is directed by Mohamed Khan.
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