The Eloquent Peasant (1970)

The Eloquent Peasant (1970) poster

Based on one of the major literary texts survived from the Middle Kingdom, the classical period of Egyptian literature, The Eloquent Peasant is a combination of a morality/folk tale and a poem. The events are set between 2160 and 2025 BC. When the peasant Khun-anup and his donkey stumble upon the lands of the noble Rensi, the peasant’s goods are confiscated and he’s unjustly accused of theft. The peasant petitions Rensi who is so taken by the peasant’s eloquence that he report his astonishing discovery to the king. The king realises the peasant has been wronged but delays judgement so as to he can hear more of his eloquence. The peasant makes a total of nine petitions until finally, his goods are returned.

Director: Shadi Abdel Salam
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gamil Soliman
Cinematography: Mustafa Imam
Editing: Kamal Abul Ela
Country: Egypt
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar

Similar Movies

More Films by Director: Shadi Abdel Salam
More Films in Genre: History, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Eloquent Peasant about?
Based on one of the major literary texts survived from the Middle Kingdom, the classical period of Egyptian literature, The Eloquent Peasant is a combination of a morality/folk tale and a poem. The events are set between 2160 and 2025 BC. When the peasant Khun-anup and his donkey stumble upon the lands of the noble Rensi, the peasant’s goods are confiscated and he’s unjustly accused of theft. The peasant petitions Rensi who is so taken by the peasant’s eloquence that he report his astonishing discovery to the king. The king realises the peasant has been wronged but delays judgement so as to he can hear more of his eloquence. The peasant makes a total of nine petitions until finally, his goods are returned.
Who directed The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant was directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.
Who stars in The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant stars Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, Ahmed Hegazi.
How long is The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant is a History, Drama film.
Where was The Eloquent Peasant produced?
The Eloquent Peasant was produced in Egypt.