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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:
A fetching film showing Yemeni peoples' lives from the inside out more (8 total)

Cast

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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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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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On the first day of shooting in Feb. 2004, a group of Islamic extremists stormed the set and stopped production. Soldiers had to guard the set after this incident. more

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A fetching film showing Yemeni peoples' lives from the inside out, 7 August 2007
8/10
Author: Dawn Moyer from United States

I enjoyed this film, for the timeless story, comedic timing, and broad interest to audiences around the globe. I'm considering it for a film festival I'm organizing, and to have the opportunity to show Yemen as it appears in real life is priceless. Some of the characters are indeed caricatures, but the story still stands, and it's fun to watch. I found myself drawn in until the very end, but I must confess I hated the ending. I think it was probably due to disagreements and/or government restrictions that necessitated the ending, but won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it. View it as a sweet introduction to life in an under-represented part of the world, when it comes to cinema.

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