A Bahraini Tale (2006)
Set during the Arab-Israeli war of 1967, this epic drama is both the personal story of a middle-class Bahraini family and an account of the hopes and faith the Arab world had in Jamal Abdul Nasser as its leader. Intimately told, it skillfully interweaves the personal and the general to reveal a society built on male domination and female sacrifice, as women attempt to enjoy freedom of choice.
Director: Bassam Al-Thawadi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: November 8, 2006
Cast
- Saad Abdulla - Salim
- Fatima Abdulrahim - Fatima
- Abdulla Al Sa'adawi - Juma Khamis
- Ebrahim Al-Ghanim - Tickets Man
- Hassan Al-Majed - Mahmood
- Mahmood Al-Mulla - Bu Jassim
- Juma'an Al-Rowayai - Hamad
- Ahmed Aqlan - Sultan
- Abdulla Bahar - Mad Man
- Yousif Bu Hallol - Yaqoob
Screenplay
Music: Mohammed Haddad
Cinematography: Shamdat Sainudeen
Editing: Osama Al Saif
Production: Bahrain Film Production
Country: Bahrain
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Keywords
arabian
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Bahraini Tale about?
- Set during the Arab-Israeli war of 1967, this epic drama is both the personal story of a middle-class Bahraini family and an account of the hopes and faith the Arab world had in Jamal Abdul Nasser as its leader. Intimately told, it skillfully interweaves the personal and the general to reveal a society built on male domination and female sacrifice, as women attempt to enjoy freedom of choice.
- Who directed A Bahraini Tale?
- A Bahraini Tale was directed by Bassam Al-Thawadi.
- Who stars in A Bahraini Tale?
- A Bahraini Tale stars Saad Abdulla, Fatima Abdulrahim, Abdulla Al Sa'adawi, Ebrahim Al-Ghanim, Hassan Al-Majed, Mahmood Al-Mulla.
- How long is A Bahraini Tale?
- A Bahraini Tale has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is A Bahraini Tale?
- A Bahraini Tale is a Drama film.
- Where was A Bahraini Tale produced?
- A Bahraini Tale was produced in Bahrain.