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.
Facts
Original language
Arabic
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Pessac International Historical Film Festival 2023 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 1996 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1970 generic
