The Land (1970)
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.
Director: Youssef Chahine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: January 26, 1970
Cast
- Nagwa Ibrahim - Wasifa
- Ezzat Al Alaily - Abdel Hadi
- Mahmoud El Meligy - Mohamed Abu Swelam
- Yehia Chahine - Sheikh Hassouna
- Hamdy Ahmed - Mohamed Effendi
- Tawfiq Al-Deqen - Sheikh Sha'ban
- Salah El-Saadany - Elwani
- Ali Al Sharif - Diab
- Abdel Warith Assir - Mayor
- Abdel Rahman El Khamesy - Sheikh Youssef
Screenplay
- Hassan Fouad (Script Editor)
- Abd El Rahman El Sharqawy
Music: Ali Ismail
Cinematography: Abdel Halim Nasr
Editing: Rashida Abdel Salam
Production: المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون (والمسرح والموسيقى)
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Land about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Land?
- The Land was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- Who stars in The Land?
- The Land stars Nagwa Ibrahim, Ezzat Al Alaily, Mahmoud El Meligy, Yehia Chahine, Hamdy Ahmed, Tawfiq Al-Deqen.
- How long is The Land?
- The Land has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Land?
- The Land is a Drama film.
- Where was The Land produced?
- The Land was produced in Egypt.