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Director:
Bader Ben Hirsi
Writer:
Bader Ben Hirsi (writer)
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Release Date:
10 November 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
In the ancient city of Sana'a, true love is eternal more
Plot:
A young photographer, Tariq, must choose between his love and his duty of this aristocratic family. He can either run away with his lover, an orphan from the lower class, or go through with his arranged marriage to the daughter of a judge. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win more
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User Comments:
What An Amazing Film! more (8 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Nabil Saber ... Tariq
Dania Hammoud ... Ines
Paolo Romano ... Federico
Sahar Alasbahi ... Amal
Redha Khoder ... Bilquis
Amal Ismail ... Hesiba
Tawquir Iskandar ... Ravi
Najla Atef ... Gheda
Yehia Ibrahim ... The Chief of Police
Fawziya Al Asbahi ... Noor / Hajja
Faten Abdoub Rebic Al-Nabhani ... Maya
Ghaima Saleh ... Amani
Mona Alasbahi ... Khadija
Yemen Abdullah ... Fathoum
Ousama Alhadi ... Yaseen
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
83 min
Country:
UK | Yemen
Language:
Arabic | English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Certification:
Singapore:PG
Filming Locations:
San'a, Yemen
Company:
Felix Films Entertainment more

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Casting the lead actress proved very difficult as most Yemeni women worried that appearing in a film would hurt their prospects of marriage. A Lebanese actress was cast. more

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What An Amazing Film!, 10 May 2006
10/10
Author: ukpeterdouglas from United Kingdom

Yes, I saw this film too. I had no idea Yemen even existed. It was, or is, so beautiful. I have found out more about this film and it seems the filmmakers faced incredible difficulties. They deserve medals. I too agree that this film can help improve Western perceptions of the Middle East. We need to see more films like this - And why do we have to see films like this only at festivals? Why can't we see them in our local cinemas? Can't wait for it to come out on DVD and show my friends. I think Bader Ben Hirsi is one to watch and I hope he makes films in English too. All I can say is GO SEE THIS FILM - Its everything a film should be!

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