The Eloquent Peasant
Originally released in 1970. The Eloquent Peasant is a history/drama film. directed by Shadi Abdel Salam. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, and Ahmed Hegazi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 1, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
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...
Who directed The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant was directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.
How long is The Eloquent Peasant?
The Eloquent Peasant has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was The Eloquent Peasant released?
The Eloquent Peasant was released on September 1, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eloquent Peasant?
The main cast of The Eloquent Peasant includes Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, Ahmed Hegazi.