The Blazing Sun
Brief Synopsis
Set in contemporary 1950s Upper Egypt, this pastoral tale shows the rigid caste system that existed and the lengths one family will go to in order to keep their own people oppressed.
Cast & Crew
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Youssef Chahine
Director
Abdel Waress
Faten Hamama
Zaki Rostom
Omar Sharif
Farid Shawky
Film Details
Also Known As
Blazing Sun, Siraa Fil-Wadi
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1954
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Synopsis
Set in contemporary 1950s Upper Egypt, this pastoral tale shows the rigid caste system that existed and the lengths one family will go to in order to keep their own people oppressed.
Director
Youssef Chahine
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Blazing Sun, Siraa Fil-Wadi
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1954
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1954
Released in United States November 2003
Released in United States 1954
Released in United States November 2003 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Tribute) November 6-16, 2003.)
