Waiting for His Descent (2014)
It's a film about the struggle for economic and social rights by the quarry workers in El Menya, Egypt Quarrying is the main economic activity for the east bank. A minimum of 25,000 men and children engage in this informal economic activity. The Film tells the story of 16 year Baskaroun and his family together with the efforts to organize and gain some rights by local activists.
Director: Bassam Mortada
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: November 1, 2014
Screenplay
Language: العربية
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for His Descent about?
- It's a film about the struggle for economic and social rights by the quarry workers in El Menya, Egypt Quarrying is the main economic activity for the east bank. A minimum of 25,000 men and children engage in this informal economic activity. The Film tells the story of 16 year Baskaroun and his family together with the efforts to organize and gain some rights by local activists.
- Who directed Waiting for His Descent?
- Waiting for His Descent was directed by Bassam Mortada.
- How long is Waiting for His Descent?
- Waiting for His Descent has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).