The Land
Originally released in 1970. The Land is a drama film. directed by Youssef Chahine. With a runtime of 2h 10m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Nagwa Ibrahim, Ezzat Al Alaily, and Mahmoud El Meligy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 26, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
2h 10m
130 minutes total
User Rating
8.2/10
Excellent (38 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Top Cast
Nagwa Ibrahim
as Wasifa
Ezzat Al Alaily
as Abdel Hadi
Mahmoud El Meligy
as Mohamed Abu Swelam
Yehia Chahine
as Sheikh Hassouna
Hamdy Ahmed
as Mohamed Effendi
Tawfiq Al-Deqen
as Sheikh Sha'ban
Salah El-Saadany
as Elwani
Ali Al Sharif
as Diab
Abdel Warith Assir
as Mayor
Abdel Rahman El Khamesy
as Sheikh Youssef
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- المؤسسة المصرية العامة للسينما والتلفزيون (والمسرح والموسيقى)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Land about?
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 ...
Who directed The Land?
The Land was directed by Youssef Chahine.
How long is The Land?
The Land has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes (130 minutes total).
When was The Land released?
The Land was released on January 26, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Land?
The main cast of The Land includes Nagwa Ibrahim, Ezzat Al Alaily, Mahmoud El Meligy, Yehia Chahine, Hamdy Ahmed.