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The Sparrow
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THE SPARROW

Al-asfour

Directed by Youssef Chahine
Egypt, Algeria, 1972
Drama, War

Synopsis

Set in Egypt shortly before and during the Six Day War of June 1967 between Israel and the United Arab Republic, this epic film follows a young police officer stationed in a small village, whose inhabitants suffer the harassment of a corrupt businessman.

Synopsis

Set in Egypt shortly before and during the Six Day War of June 1967 between Israel and the United Arab Republic, this epic film follows a young police officer stationed in a small village, whose inhabitants suffer the harassment of a corrupt businessman.