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La sueur des palmiers

Original title: Arak el-balah
  • 1998
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
664
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La sueur des palmiers (1998)
DramaRomance

This film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'o... Read allThis film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'other side'. The womenfolk, those too old and those too young are left behind... and as the... Read allThis film is an exploration of what happens to places in general, and people in particular, once the menfolk abandon an Egyptian village to investigate the greener-grass on the proverbial 'other side'. The womenfolk, those too old and those too young are left behind... and as the years pass, only letters return, telling tales of loneliness and hard-times. A young man,... Read all

  • Director
    • Radwan El-Kashef
  • Writer
    • Radwan El-Kashef
  • Stars
    • Seif Abdelrahman
    • Manal Afifi
    • Hamdy Ahmed
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.2/10
    664
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Radwan El-Kashef
    • Writer
      • Radwan El-Kashef
    • Stars
      • Seif Abdelrahman
      • Manal Afifi
      • Hamdy Ahmed
    • 5User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Seif Abdelrahman
    Seif Abdelrahman
    • Salem
    Manal Afifi
    • Shefa
    Hamdy Ahmed
    Hamdy Ahmed
    • The speechless grandfather
    Fayza Amasaib
    • the grandmother Zeen
    Gamal Ismail
    • Mohamed Ismail
    Abla Kamel
    • Salema
    Abdalla Mahmoud
    Abdalla Mahmoud
    Lobna Mahmoud
    • Salma's mother
    Mohamed Nagati
    Mohamed Nagati
    • Ahmad Mustafa Ismail
    Ahmed Al Sayed
    • Amna
    Sherihan
    Sherihan
    • Salma…
    Kamal Suliman
    • Saeed
    • Director
      • Radwan El-Kashef
    • Writer
      • Radwan El-Kashef
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    10shaarawy

    What happens when the palm trees leave their home?

    This movie ranks high among great movies of all times, selecting a small village in the far south of Egypt, Radwan El-Kashef speaks his message to humanity. Mastering his tools, this director plays on the chords of your heart and the strings of your mind.
    10hatemhassan-96483

    Great movie

    Faeza amseb the Sudanese actress made this movie a legend Chapeau
    9shrume72

    Film as Art

    It's been a while since i've seen such an artistic film, full of symbolism, humanity and mythology.

    The surreal beginning sets up the viewer for what comes. If you are someone who loves symbolism and likes to think for yourself, rather than be spoon-fed by Hollywood style films, then this film is for you.

    Reminds me of Fellini and Bergman films.

    Cheers to Date Wine.
    10amr-jamil

    A forgotten original

    It's such an interesting movie, complicated and a bit intense, you may need to read about it first before watching.

    The entire movie is very raw, ethnic and authentic. The sound track is simple but I don't know where they got it from, it's kind of magical but sad.

    The movie scenes are taking theater-play theme like sometimes for unknown reason.
    10ahmedalatbi1-417-930005

    great movie

    This is one of the greatest arabic movie.. the arabic actress super star sherihan do her best, i like her act.

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      Leading actress Sherihan came out of retirement to play a part that was written for her.

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 1999 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • Egypt
    • Language
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • Date Wine
    • Production company
      • Misr Arab Films Company
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      1 hour 50 minutes
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