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The Watermelon

The Watermelon

Genres

Drama

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a short movie showing a day in the life of Egyptian middle class clerk in early 1970s.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Arabic

Runtime

9 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 January 1972

Country

Egypt

Cast

Muhammed Kenawy

Muhammed Kenawy

Samy

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