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The Land

Poster for the movie "The Land"
Poster for the movie "The Land"

The Land (1969)

129 min - Drama - 27 January 1969
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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 Muhammad Effendi to submit a petition to the government. Then Mahmoud Bey proposes a project that would require taking part of the peasants' lands.

Director:  Youssef Chahine
Writers:  Hassan Fuad
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