The Arab (2026)
Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story. His confession is a cry of freedom and distress—but above all, a cry of revolt: against an abusive mother, against a country that failed to achieve true independence, against a book, and against a famous French writer.
Cast
Screenplay
- Jacques Fieschi (Screenplay)
- Malek Bensmaïl (Screenplay)
- Kamel Daoud (Author)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Arab about?
- Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story. His confession is a cry of freedom and distress—but above all, a cry of revolt: against an abusive mother, against a country that failed to achieve true independence, against a book, and against a famous French writer.
- Who directed The Arab?
- The Arab was directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
- Who stars in The Arab?
- The Arab stars Hiam Abbass, Dali Benssalah, Nabil Asli, Amina Ben Ismaïl, Raphaël Thiéry, Grégoire Monsaingeon.
- How long is The Arab?
- The Arab has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is The Arab?
- The Arab is a Drama film.
- Where was The Arab produced?
- The Arab was produced in Algeria, Belgium, France.