The Fire Dance (1994)
Free and a multi-talented artist, Habiba Msika was one of the brightest stars of her time, the twenties. Inspired by the real-life of the artist, the film evokes the last years from 1927. Punctuated by the jolts of a changing time, this tumultuous stage in Habiba Msika's life was branded by the love that Mimoun, a wealthy landowner, and Chedly a young poet from a good family, both dedicated to her. In Berlin, during a triumphant tour, she meets the oriental music star, the Iraqi Baghdadi, and is introduced to Parisian life by Peter, and a dandy of disconcerting charm. Back in Tunis, Habiba Msika's life is carried away by the frenetic whirlwind of success, controversies, and thwarted passions until the final tragedy of her death.
Cast
- Souad Amidou - Habiba M'Sika
- Raouf Ben Amor
- Féodor Atkine - Pierre
- Néjib Belkadhi - Mimouni
Screenplay
Keywords
woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fire Dance about?
- Free and a multi-talented artist, Habiba Msika was one of the brightest stars of her time, the twenties. Inspired by the real-life of the artist, the film evokes the last years from 1927. Punctuated by the jolts of a changing time, this tumultuous stage in Habiba Msika's life was branded by the love that Mimoun, a wealthy landowner, and Chedly a young poet from a good family, both dedicated to her. In Berlin, during a triumphant tour, she meets the oriental music star, the Iraqi Baghdadi, and is introduced to Parisian life by Peter, and a dandy of disconcerting charm. Back in Tunis, Habiba Msika's life is carried away by the frenetic whirlwind of success, controversies, and thwarted passions until the final tragedy of her death.
- Who directed The Fire Dance?
- The Fire Dance was directed by Selma Baccar.
- Who stars in The Fire Dance?
- The Fire Dance stars Souad Amidou, Raouf Ben Amor, Féodor Atkine, Néjib Belkadhi.
- How long is The Fire Dance?
- The Fire Dance has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).