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THE DEVIL OF THE DESERT (SHAYTAN AL-SAHRAA)
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Completed - 89 minutes




Year of production : 1954

Director(s) : Youssef CHAHINE

Synopsis

A sword-and-sandal adventure set in an ancient tribal society about a Zorro-like figure who decides to rebel against the tyrannical ruler of his village. Chahine’s first actioner, featuring another early performance by a young Omar Sharif.

Production

Country(ies) : EGYPT

Festivals and Awards

Karlovy Vary IFF 2019 Tribute to Youssef Chahine


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