A Decent Living
Synopsis
Ahmed is a simple man who lives in a village which called Beidif, 200 km from Cairo in Egypt. His job is to make up the sewer system. All houses in Beidif have cesspits to get rid of waste water. A cesspit is a large underground tank to hold sewage. They need to be emptied regularly or the household will face problems. The film shows how Ahmed does his work everyday and how this work affects his life.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tamer Ashry
- Original Title
- A Decent Living
- Country of Origin
- Egypt
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Wojood Films, Swedish International Development Authority (SIDA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tamer Ashry
Department Leadership Roster
Tamer Ashry
Director
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What is A Decent Living about?
Ahmed is a simple man who lives in a village which called Beidif, 200 km from Cairo in Egypt. His job is to make up the sewer system. All houses in Beidif have cesspits to get rid of waste water. A cesspit is a large underground tank to hold sewage. They need to be emptied regularly or the household will face problems. The film shows how Ahmed does his work everyday and how this work affects his life.
Who directed A Decent Living?
A Decent Living was directed by Tamer Ashry.
Who stars in A Decent Living?
The principal cast of A Decent Living includes Not specified.
When was A Decent Living released and how long is it?
A Decent Living was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 17m.