The Water-Carrier Is Dead
Originally released in 1977. The Water-Carrier Is Dead is a drama film. directed by Salah Abu Seif.
Starring Farid Shawqy, Ezzat Al Alaily, and Shwikar
Synopsis
The story of the friendship that develops between two men with quite different world views. One, a water carrier whose wife has died twenty years before, spends his days thinking about her. The other, who works in the funeral business, spends his life in the pursuit of pleasure because he recognizes that death will bring an end to all enjoyment. They meet and become friends. Through this friendship the water carrier is encouraged to change his morbid way of thinking and to enjoy life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 20, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (7 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Egypt
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- أفلام مصر العالمية (يوسف شاهين وشركاه)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Water-Carrier Is Dead about?
The story of the friendship that develops between two men with quite different world views. One, a water carrier whose wife has died twenty years before, spends his days thinking about her. The oth...
Who directed The Water-Carrier Is Dead?
The Water-Carrier Is Dead was directed by Salah Abu Seif.
How long is The Water-Carrier Is Dead?
The Water-Carrier Is Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Water-Carrier Is Dead released?
The Water-Carrier Is Dead was released on November 20, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Water-Carrier Is Dead?
The main cast of The Water-Carrier Is Dead includes Farid Shawqy, Ezzat Al Alaily, Shwikar, Amina Rizk, Tahiya Cariocca.