Salwa, the Little Girl Who Talks to Cows (1972)
The High Dam project led to the creation of new communities and the reclamation of land. The film tells the story of a young girl living near the newly irrigated areas. She forms a bond with a cow named Salwa at the project site. When the cow dies, the girl is devastated. A veterinarian gives her a new cow, and the state eventually hands over the reclaimed land to the villagers.
Director: Youssef Chahine
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Aaidah Riyadh as |
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Galal Issa as |
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Hamdy Ahmed as |
| Writing | Youssef Chahine | Writer |
| Directing | Youssef Chahine | Director |