The Book of Sun (2020)
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
Director: Faris Godus
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: July 30, 2020
Cast
- Baraa Alem - حسام الخياط
- Sohayb Godus - محمد عرابي
- Nadia Malaika - والدة حسام
- Faris Godus - مجدي
- Ismail Alhassan - معن بنجر
- Ahmed Saddam - ابراهيم فوزان
- Nawaf Alshubaili - مصلح السويدي
Screenplay
Music: Hani Kadour, محمد ناصف
Cinematography: Amr Ammari
Country: Saudi Arabia
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
Themes
Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Book of Sun about?
- In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
- Who directed The Book of Sun?
- The Book of Sun was directed by Faris Godus.
- Who stars in The Book of Sun?
- The Book of Sun stars Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Nadia Malaika, Faris Godus, Ismail Alhassan, Ahmed Saddam.
- How long is The Book of Sun?
- The Book of Sun has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is The Book of Sun?
- The Book of Sun is a Drama, Comedy, Thriller film.
- Where was The Book of Sun produced?
- The Book of Sun was produced in Saudi Arabia.
- What are the themes of The Book of Sun?
- The themes of The Book of Sun include: Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Between Innocence and False Accusations, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.