Film
The Shadow of the Earth
1982 · 1h 25m · Drama
- IMDb
- 7.2
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Overview
Rich in environmental mood and ethnic color, this human drama chronicles the lives and rituals of a nomadic Berber tribe in the southern Tunisian desert, especially focusing on a son about to inherit the full mantle of leadership. When he sees that their sheep are threatened with a possibly devastating illness, the precarious nature of the group's existence is brought home to him and he leaves to gain a livelihood and knowledge in the city. Once he gets back, bringing money and presents, it first appears that the group will be assured of a better future because of his enterprising outreach. Yet military and governmental officials arrive on the scene to take a census and the young man is conscripted, against his will.
Cast
Crew
- Taïeb LouhichiDirector
- Ramón F. SuárezDirector of Photography
- Moufida TlatliEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 2, 1982
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Genres
- Drama
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