The Land
الأرض
1970 · 2h 15m · Drama · Egypt
Set in 1933, the mayor informs the peasants that the share of irrigation of their land will be split equally between them and feudal lord Mahmoud Bey. The peasants send Mohamed Effendi to submit a petition to the government. Mahmoud Bey then proposes a project that would require taking part of the peasants' lands.
Directed by
Youssef ChahineWritten by
Abd El Rahman El Sharqawy6.8Smart score
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