In this 1930s-set adaptation of a classic novel, a rural Egyptian village faces the daily struggle to access water, with severe restrictions and harsh punishments in place. Despite external threats uniting the community, the wealthy elite prioritizes their own enrichment, disregarding the devastating impact on poor farmers.
The Land
The destruction of a small village is precipitated by the thoughtless actions of a wealthy landowner, revealing the intricate dynamics of oppression and its unforeseen effects on the community.
