Arab Camera (1987)
A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).
Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
Director: Férid Boughedir
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date: January 2, 1987
Cast
- Férid Boughedir - Narrator
- Youssef Chahine - Self
- Nouri Bouzid - Self
- Borhane Alaouié - Self
- Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina - Self
- Abdellatif Ben Ammar - Self
- Néjia Ben Mabrouk - Self
- Ridha Behi - Self
- Souheil Ben-Barka - Self
- Michel Khleifi - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Moufida Tlatli
Country: Tunisia
Language: العربية, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
arab, orientalism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Arab Camera about?
- Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
- Who directed Arab Camera?
- Arab Camera was directed by Férid Boughedir.
- Who stars in Arab Camera?
- Arab Camera stars Férid Boughedir, Youssef Chahine, Nouri Bouzid, Borhane Alaouié, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina, Abdellatif Ben Ammar.
- How long is Arab Camera?
- Arab Camera has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
- What genre is Arab Camera?
- Arab Camera is a Documentary film.
- Where was Arab Camera produced?
- Arab Camera was produced in Tunisia.