Sayd al-Asari

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Sayd al-Asari, is a 1990 Egyptian movie, directed by Ali Al Ghazouli. with a runtime of 29 minutes.

Overview

Sayd al-Asari is an Egyptian dramatic film that centers on young Ali El-Sayed and his struggling family, who eke out a living on the shores of Lake Manzala. Set against the natural backdrop of one of Egypt's most storied delta lakes, the film is a quiet, observational portrait of working-class rural life — capturing the rhythms of daily survival, the weight of poverty, and the resilience of a child navigating a world shaped by hardship. A humanist work that finds dignity and depth in the margins of Egyptian society, offering an intimate glimpse into a community dependent on the lake and its dwindling resources.

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