The Night of Counting the Years
1969, Arabic. Directed by Shadi Abdel Salam.
The day when the years are counted
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Arabic
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 January 1969
- Original title
- المومياء
- Country
- Egypt
- Written by
- Shadi Abdel Salam, Alaa El Deeb
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The Night of Counting the Years: quick answers
Is The Night of Counting the Years worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 63 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Night of Counting the Years?
The Night of Counting the Years runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Night of Counting the Years have a post-credits scene?
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The Night of Counting the Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Night of Counting the Years yet.
Which OTT platform is The Night of Counting the Years on?
The Night of Counting the Years isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Night of Counting the Years?
If you liked The Night of Counting the Years, try Munich - The Edge of War, Radium Girls, The Book of Daniel.
Who directed The Night of Counting the Years?
The Night of Counting the Years (1969) was directed by Shadi Abdel Salam and stars Ahmed Marei, Ahmed Hegazi, Nadia Lotfi.