

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…
Drama • Movie • 1970 • 2h 15m
Starring: Nagwa Ibrahim, Ezzat Al Alaily, Mahmood Al-Meleji
Director: Youssef Chahine
The Land
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.
Drama • Movie • 1970