The Nile and the Life (1968)
Renegotiating the representational paradigm of nationhood the film draws a heterogeneous picture of Egyptian society as well as Soviet workers as they embarked on the momentous dam enterprise. The films presents a vision of a nation deep rooted in unity as well as diversity. The films projection of a renewed imagining of the nation inadvertently acknowledges a new and nuanced understanding of its goals, political objectives, and how these impact the personal within it. (KHOURI)
Director: Youssef Chahine
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: January 1, 1968
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Country: Egypt
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Nile and the Life about?
- Renegotiating the representational paradigm of nationhood the film draws a heterogeneous picture of Egyptian society as well as Soviet workers as they embarked on the momentous dam enterprise. The films presents a vision of a nation deep rooted in unity as well as diversity. The films projection of a renewed imagining of the nation inadvertently acknowledges a new and nuanced understanding of its goals, political objectives, and how these impact the personal within it. (KHOURI)
- Who directed The Nile and the Life?
- The Nile and the Life was directed by Youssef Chahine.
- Who stars in The Nile and the Life?
- The Nile and the Life stars Salah Zulfikar, Igor Vladimirov, Emad Hamdy, Seif Abdelrahman, Yuri Kamornyj, Madiha Salem.
- How long is The Nile and the Life?
- The Nile and the Life has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Nile and the Life?
- The Nile and the Life is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Nile and the Life produced?
- The Nile and the Life was produced in Egypt.