Egypt: Living in an Oasis Surrounded by the Sahara Desert

This documentary explores life in Egypt's desert oases, where communities carve out an existence amid the shifting dunes of the Sahara. It meets local characters, from a young veterinarian to hardworking farmers, whose days are shaped by heat, water and the vast silence of the sands. The film balances the harsh realities of desert living with the magnetic beauty of the landscape. Warm and observant, it offers an intimate look at endurance and adaptation in one of the world's great deserts. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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