A Decent Living (2012)
Ahmed is a simple man who lives in a village which called Beidif, 200 km from Cairo in Egypt. His job is to make up the sewer system. All houses in Beidif have cesspits to get rid of waste water. A cesspit is a large underground tank to hold sewage. They need to be emptied regularly or the household will face problems. The film shows how Ahmed does his work everyday and how this work affects his life.
Director: Tamer Ashry
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: October 17, 2012
Production: Wojood Films, Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA)
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
egypt, poverty, livelihood
More Films by Director: Tamer Ashry
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Decent Living about?
- Ahmed is a simple man who lives in a village which called Beidif, 200 km from Cairo in Egypt. His job is to make up the sewer system. All houses in Beidif have cesspits to get rid of waste water. A cesspit is a large underground tank to hold sewage. They need to be emptied regularly or the household will face problems. The film shows how Ahmed does his work everyday and how this work affects his life.
- Who directed A Decent Living?
- A Decent Living was directed by Tamer Ashry.
- How long is A Decent Living?
- A Decent Living has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is A Decent Living?
- A Decent Living is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Decent Living produced?
- A Decent Living was produced in Egypt.