The Thirsties
1971, English. Directed by Mohamed Shukri Jameel.
In a drought-stricken Iraqi village, residents struggle with dried wells and springs, considering migration. Led by Sheikh Zayed Al-Radi, they unite to find water and persevere through scarcity.
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- English
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- Released
- 2 January 1971
- Original title
- Al-zamioun
- Written by
- Tamer Mahdy, abdulrazaq Al Matlaby, Khalil Shawki
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Who directed The Thirsties?
The Thirsties (1971) was directed by Mohamed Shukri Jameel and stars Khalil Shawki, May Shawki, Sami Kaftan.