The Night of Counting the Years Poster

The Night of Counting the Years

77.00% | January 27, 1969 | Drama, History

Set in 1881, a year before the start of British colonial rule, it is based on the true story of the Abd el-Rasuls, an Upper-Egyptian clan that had been robbing a cache of mummies they have discovered at tomb DB320 near the village of Kurna, and selling the artifacts on the black market. After a conflict within the clan, one of its members made a crucial decision when the Antiquities Service arrived.

Featured Crew

Shadi Abdel Salam
Director
Shadi Abdel Salam
Writer
Roberto Rossellini
Producer

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