Al bab al sabea (2017)
La Septième Porte is the title of a 300-page film-history work dedicated to Moroccan cinema between 1907 and 1986. It was written by Ahmed Bouanani (1938–2011) by hand over many years, but never published. Ali Essafi visited Bouanani three years before his death. Film excerpts, interviews and other documents delineate the artistic universe of a poet, filmmaker and essayist whose independence and integrity remained unsullied until the end.
Director: Ali Essafi
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: March 29, 2017
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Al bab al sabea about?
- La Septième Porte is the title of a 300-page film-history work dedicated to Moroccan cinema between 1907 and 1986. It was written by Ahmed Bouanani (1938–2011) by hand over many years, but never published. Ali Essafi visited Bouanani three years before his death. Film excerpts, interviews and other documents delineate the artistic universe of a poet, filmmaker and essayist whose independence and integrity remained unsullied until the end.
- Who directed Al bab al sabea?
- Al bab al sabea was directed by Ali Essafi.
- How long is Al bab al sabea?
- Al bab al sabea has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).