Not rated yet — be the first to rate!
Rate this
At a glance
The Drowned, is a 1993 Egyptian movie, directed by Mohamed Khan, and starring Nabila Obeid, Mahmoud Hemida. with a runtime of 100 minutes.
Overview
The Drowned is an Egyptian drama film set in a remote Bedouin village on the coast of South Sinai, where a young widow named Warda carries the stigma of having outlived three husbands. Shunned by her community and accused of bringing misfortune upon the men she marries, she turns to the village sorcerer Sheikh Hijab for answers. The film immerses the viewer in a world of superstition, exploitation, and folk belief, where the vulnerable are preyed upon by those who profit from fear and ignorance. It is a dark portrait of life on the social margins of Egypt.
Cast
Crew
You May Also Like
More from Mohamed Khan
Also starring Nabila Obeid
Comments (0)
Sign in to leave a comment