Habibi (2011)
Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.
Director: Susan Youssef
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: September 4, 2011
Cast
- Maisa Abd Elhadi - Layla
- Qais Nashif - Qays
- Yosef Abu Wardeh - Al-Mahdi
- Amer Khalil - Qays' Father
- Jihad Al-Khattib - Walid
- Basel Husseini - Hitham
- Najwa Mubarki - Leyla's Mother
- Suhell Nafar - Fisherman
- Tamer Nafar - Fisherman
- Feras Nour - Nawfal
Screenplay
Music: Menno Cruijsen
Cinematography: PJ Raval
Editing: Susan Youssef
Country: Palestinian Territory, Netherlands, United States of America, United Arab Emirates
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
palestine, woman director, sufism, gaza
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Habibi about?
- Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.
- Who directed Habibi?
- Habibi was directed by Susan Youssef.
- Who stars in Habibi?
- Habibi stars Maisa Abd Elhadi, Qais Nashif, Yosef Abu Wardeh, Amer Khalil, Jihad Al-Khattib, Basel Husseini.
- How long is Habibi?
- Habibi has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Habibi?
- Habibi is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Habibi produced?
- Habibi was produced in Palestinian Territory, Netherlands, United States of America, United Arab Emirates.