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Set shortly before and during the Six Day War in June 1967, THE SPARROW follows a young police officer stationed in a small village in Upper Egypt whose inhabitants suffer from the harassment of a corrupt businessman. The officer crosses paths with a journalist who is investigating what appears to be a scandal involving the theft of weapons and machinery by high officials. Using the protagonist Bahiya's house as a meeting place, the police officer and the journalist come together to uncover this circle of black marketeers. During the inquiries, however, war breaks out and Nasser announces his resignation. A seminal film, THE SPARROW is often cited as the first film in Arab Cinema dealing with the predominant theme of defeat. (Text from Film Society of Lincoln Center Tour)
Rental Information
This film is available from AFD on 35mm and video for public screenings and television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please contact institutions@arabfilm.com for institutional/non-theatrical screenings, or festivals@arabfilm.com for theatrical, festival, television, or other bookings.
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