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Adapted from Abdel Rahman Al-Sharqawi’s well-known novel of the same name, this film classic by Egyptian master Youssef Chahine was eight years in the making. Chronicling a small peasant village’s struggles against the careless inroads of the large local landowner, The Land shows why political oppression does not necessarily lead to a sense of solidarity among the disinherited.
This contemplative, epic film about feudalism in rural regions received a warm reception at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival and at one time was named the best Egyptian film ever made in a poll of Egyptian film critics.
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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