7.1The Eloquent Peasant · 1970
The Eloquent Peasant (1970) is a History / Drama film directed by Shadi Abdel Salam, starring Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, Ahmed Hegazi.
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7.1Overview
Based on one of the major literary texts survived from the Middle Kingdom, the classical period of Egyptian literature, The Eloquent Peasant is a combination of a morality/folk tale and a poem. The events are set between 2160 and 2025 BC. When the peasant Khun-anup and his donkey stumble upon the lands of the noble Rensi, the peasant’s goods are confiscated and he’s unjustly accused of theft. The peasant petitions Rensi who is so taken by the peasant’s eloquence that he report his astonishing discovery to the king. The king realises the peasant has been wronged but delays judgement so as to he can hear more of his eloquence. The peasant makes a total of nine petitions until finally, his goods are returned.
Cast
Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, Ahmed Hegazi
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What is "The Eloquent Peasant" about?
Based on one of the major literary texts survived from the Middle Kingdom, the classical period of Egyptian literature, The Eloquent Peasant is a combination of a morality/folk tale and a poem. The events are set between 2160 and 2025 BC. When the peasant Khun-anup and his donkey stumble upon the lands of the noble Rensi, the peasant’s goods are confiscated and he’s unjustly accused of theft. The peasant petitions Rensi who is so taken by the peasant’s eloquence that he report his astonishing discovery to the king. The king realises the peasant has been wronged but delays judgement so as to he can hear more of his eloquence. The peasant makes a total of nine petitions until finally, his goods are returned.
When was "The Eloquent Peasant" released?
The Eloquent Peasant was released in 1970.
Who stars in "The Eloquent Peasant"?
The cast includes Ahmed Marei, Ahmad Anan, Ahmed Hegazi.
