Egyptian Earth

A twelve-year old boy returns to his village from school in Cairo to find the community torn by feud and fear. A corrupt official has decreed the fields must be irrigated in five days, instead of the customary ten – a demand that threatens to disrupt the economy and life of the whole village. But rebellion is contrary to their traditional attitude of servility and easy-going natures. It takes many attempts – some disastrous, others comical and touching – before they can organise anything li...