The Shadow of the Earth
1982, Arabic. Directed by Taïeb Louhichi.
Rich in environmental mood and ethnic color, this human drama chronicles the lives and rituals of a nomadic Berber tribe in the southern Tunisian desert, especially focusing on a son about to inherit the full mantle of leadership. When he sees that their sheep are threatened with a possibly devastating illness, the precarious nature of the group's existence is brought home to him and he leaves to gain a livelihood and knowledge in the city. Once he gets back, bringing money and presents, it first appears that the group will be assured of a better future because of his enterprising outreach. Yet military and governmental officials arrive on the scene to take a census and the young man is conscripted, against his will.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
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- Released
- 2 January 1982
- Original title
- ظل الأرض
- Country
- Tunisia, France
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The Shadow of the Earth runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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The Shadow of the Earth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 January 1982. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Shadow of the Earth?
The Shadow of the Earth (1982) was directed by Taïeb Louhichi and stars Despina Tomazani, Hélène Catzaras, Mouna Noureddine.