شكاوى الفلاح الفصيح (1970): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 1970, شكاوى الفلاح الفصيح is a drama, historia and documental film directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, running about 20 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on one of the major literary texts survived from the Middle Kingdom, the classical period of Egyptian literature, The Eloquent Peasant is a combination of a morality/folk tale and a poem. The events are set between 2160 and 2025 BC. When the peasant Khun-anup and his donkey stumble upon the lands of the noble Rensi, the peasant’s goods are confiscated and he’s unjustly accused of theft. The peasant petitions Rensi who is so taken by the peasant’s eloquence that he report his astonishing discovery to the king. The king realises the peasant has been wronged but delays judgement so as to he can hear more of his eloquence. The peasant makes a total of nine petitions until finally, his goods are returned.

Who’s in it. شكاوى الفلاح الفصيح stars Ahmad Anan as Grand Steward, Ahmad Hegazi as Thutenakht and Ahmed Marei as Peasant.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, شكاوى الفلاح الفصيح has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch شكاوى الفلاح الفصيح page.

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