Plot Summary
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.
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Director & Crew
Taïeb Louhichi
Director
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The Shadow of the Earth was directed by Taïeb Louhichi and released in 1982.
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The Shadow of the Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1982-01-02
- Status
- Released