Who directed The Chickens?

The Chickens was directed by Omar Amiralay.

How long is The Chickens?

The Chickens has a runtime of 40 minutes.

Which country is The Chickens from?

The Chickens is a production from Syria.

MovieJanuary 2, 1977Levant40 min

The Chickens

Name: The Chickens
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Released: 1977-01-02
Duration: 40 min
Rating: 8.0

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Documentary Drama

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The Chickens, is a 1977 Syrian movie, directed by Omar Amiralay. with a runtime of 40 minutes.

Overview

Through mordant social commentary and symbolic irony, Amiralay focuses this film on the chicken farming industry in the rural Syrian village of Sadad. He documents the burdened livelihoods of farmers and the economic policies of the government that encouraged industrial egg productions rather than artisanal trades, a switch that ultimately led to the plight of the Sadad's rural peasant class.

Last updated: June 23, 2026