Army of the Sun
1973 · 38 min · Documentary, War, History
This documentary tries to capture the fresh sense of triumph in the eyes of the Egyptian soldiers after the 1973 war with Israel.
Directed by Shadi Abdel Salam · Written by Shadi Abdel Salam
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