
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.
Directed by Youssef Chahine, The Land leans on a strong ensemble — Nagwa Ibrahim, Ezzat Al Alaily, Mahmoud El Meligy — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1970.
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A pair of twin brothers from East L.A. choose to live their lives differently and end up on opposite sides of the law.
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