Waiting for Abou Zayd (2010)
"Nasr Hamed Abou Zayd is not Godot, and the expectation promised by the title is misleading: this great gentleman is present in almost every shot. Who is he? An Egyptian Muslim theologian of international reputation, he has published exegeses of the Koran which led to his being condemned for apostasy. Exile, forced divorce from his wife Ibtihal Younes since his marriage was subject to annulment, separation from his son, such are the consequences of his writings. But Abou Zayd has not given up, residing in Leiden in the Netherlands, he continues, always on the road, to give conferences, to explain with great serenity his positions in public debates, on television, etc. C It is this particularly impressive dedication that Mohammad Ali Atassi's camera recorded over a period of six years.
Cast
- Nasr Hamid Abû Zayd - Self
Screenplay
Keywords
egypt, muslim, islam, imam, theology, islamic humanism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waiting for Abou Zayd about?
- "Nasr Hamed Abou Zayd is not Godot, and the expectation promised by the title is misleading: this great gentleman is present in almost every shot. Who is he? An Egyptian Muslim theologian of international reputation, he has published exegeses of the Koran which led to his being condemned for apostasy. Exile, forced divorce from his wife Ibtihal Younes since his marriage was subject to annulment, separation from his son, such are the consequences of his writings. But Abou Zayd has not given up, residing in Leiden in the Netherlands, he continues, always on the road, to give conferences, to explain with great serenity his positions in public debates, on television, etc. C It is this particularly impressive dedication that Mohammad Ali Atassi's camera recorded over a period of six years.
- Who directed Waiting for Abou Zayd?
- Waiting for Abou Zayd was directed by Mohammed Ali Al-Atassi.
- Who stars in Waiting for Abou Zayd?
- Waiting for Abou Zayd stars Nasr Hamid Abû Zayd.
- How long is Waiting for Abou Zayd?
- Waiting for Abou Zayd has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Waiting for Abou Zayd?
- Waiting for Abou Zayd is a Documentary film.
- Where was Waiting for Abou Zayd produced?
- Waiting for Abou Zayd was produced in Lebanon.