A New Day in Old Sana'a (2005)
One man must choose marriage and tradition...or true love and the unknown.
Tariq's aristocratic family has arranged for him to marry Bilquis, the daughter of a rich judge. However, while out in the city one night, he catches sight of a woman he believes to be Bilquis, and falls in love with her. The woman turns out to be an orphan from the lower class - a henna artist named Ines.
Director: Bader Ben Hirsi
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Cast
- Nabil Sabir - Tariq
- Dania Hammoud - Ines
- Paolo Romano - Federico
- Sahar Alasbahi - Amal
- Redha Khoder - Bilquis
- Amal Ismail - Hesiba
Screenplay
Music: Abbs Abdali
Cinematography: Muriel Aboulrouss
Editing: Andy Lloyd
Production: Felix Films Entertainment, Yemen Media Centre
Country: Yemen, United Kingdom
Language: العربية, English
Box Office: $401
Original Language: en
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage
Keywords
arranged marriage, aristocrat, elopement, yemen
More Films by Director: Bader Ben Hirsi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A New Day in Old Sana'a about?
- Tariq's aristocratic family has arranged for him to marry Bilquis, the daughter of a rich judge. However, while out in the city one night, he catches sight of a woman he believes to be Bilquis, and falls in love with her. The woman turns out to be an orphan from the lower class - a henna artist named Ines.
- Who directed A New Day in Old Sana'a?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a was directed by Bader Ben Hirsi.
- Who stars in A New Day in Old Sana'a?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a stars Nabil Sabir, Dania Hammoud, Paolo Romano, Sahar Alasbahi, Redha Khoder, Amal Ismail.
- How long is A New Day in Old Sana'a?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is A New Day in Old Sana'a?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did A New Day in Old Sana'a gross?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a grossed $401 worldwide.
- Where was A New Day in Old Sana'a produced?
- A New Day in Old Sana'a was produced in Yemen, United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of A New Day in Old Sana'a?
- The themes of A New Day in Old Sana'a include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage.