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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 43m
LanguageArabic
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorNiazi Mostafa
WritersNiazi Mostafa
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLand of Heroes
About Land of Heroes
In the atmosphere of the 1948 Palestine War, a young man is shocked when he learns that his wealthy father has decided to marry the girl he is in love with, so he volunteers for the army and participates in the war. In Gaza City, he meets a Palestinian girl, they fall in love and decide to marry, so the father supplies spoiled weapons to the army, which causes the son to lose his sight during an operation.
Directed by Niazi Mostafa, Land of Heroes leans on a strong ensemble — Kouka, Lola Sedki, Aziza Helmy — 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 screen titles of 1953.
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