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Historical drama

The Nile and the Life (1968): Cast

The Nile and the Life (1968) movie poster

The Nile and the Life is a 1968 historical drama directed by Youssef Chahine, starring Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Emad Hamdy and Hassan Mostafa. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Nile and the Life (1968) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Youssef Chahine
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Nile and the Life About?

The premise of The Nile and the Life without spoilers.

Renegotiating the representational paradigm of nationhood, the film portrays a heterogeneous picture of Egyptian society alongside Soviet workers during the monumental dam project. It presents a vision of a nation rooted in both unity and diversity, offering a nuanced view of its political goals, objectives and their personal impact.

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Cast & crew

The Nile and the Life Cast

Tawfiq Al-Deqen leads the cast, with Emad Hamdy and Hassan Mostafa. Directed by Youssef Chahine; 13 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Youssef Chahine

More films directed by Youssef Chahine: Chaos, This Is?, 47 Years Later, Alexandria… New York and Silence… We’re Rolling.

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The Nile and the Life FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Nile and the Life, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Nile and the Life?

The Nile and the Life runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Nile and the Life released?

The Nile and the Life was released in 1968.

Who directed The Nile and the Life?

The Nile and the Life was directed by Youssef Chahine.

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Who is in the cast of The Nile and the Life?

The Nile and the Life stars Tawfiq Al-Deqen, Emad Hamdy and Hassan Mostafa, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Nile and the Life have a post-credit scene?

No. The Nile and the Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Nile and the Life in?

The original language of The Nile and the Life is Arabic.

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