Type:
Feature Film
Director:
Bader Ben Hirsi
Year:
2005
Time:
86 minutes
Produced by:
Abbs Abdali
Edited by:
Andrew Lloyd
Language:
English and Arabic with English subtitles
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Winner! Arab Film Prize
- Cairo Film Festival, 2005
"It weaves a fairytale of unrequited love, bundled together with an anecdote or two suffused with local color. . . it indulges in a bit of magic realism."
- Toronto Daily Star
In this achingly romantic tale, handsome young Tariq is about to marry Bilquis, eldest daughter of a prominent and powerful judge. But as he wanders the ancient city of Sana'a late one night, he spots a beautiful young woman dancing in the street and falls madly in love with her. Before long, the young groom must choose between following his heart and protecting his family's honor. Filmed entirely on location in the ancient city of Sana'a, this exquisite film is the first feature ever to come out of Yemen.
World Premiere
- Cannes International Film Festival, 2006
U.S. Premiere
- Seattle Arab & Iranian Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection
- Vancouver International Film Festival, 2006
Official Selection
- Arabian Sights, Film Fest D.C., 2006
Official Selection
- Palm Springs International Film Festival, 2007
Rental Information
This film is available from AFD on 35mm and video for public screenings and television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please contact institutions@arabfilm.com for institutional/non-theatrical screenings, or festivals@arabfilm.com for theatrical, festival, television, or other bookings.
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