The Land — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by Youssef Chahine

• 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

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