

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.
Director: Youssef Chahine

Wasifa

Abdel Hadi

Mohamed Abu Swelam

Sheikh Hassouna

Mohamed Effendi

Sheikh Sha'ban

Elwani

Diab

Mayor

Sheikh Youssef