Overview
Cast & Crew
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The Plot

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.

Run Time

2h 15m

Genre

Drama

Release Date

26 Jan 1970

Country

Egypt

Language

Arabic

Streaming On
Criterion Channel
المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون (والمسرح والموسيقى)
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