Tigers Are Better Looking (1979)
Tigers are Better Looking is an adaptation of a short story by Jean Rhys. In the film, Shariffe directs his view towards exile in Europe, showing the wide disparity between North and South. The film contrasts two different civilisations, the homeland, Sudan, and the country of exile, Great Britain. Through poetic abstractions the director manages to portray the strong sense of exile and the longing for the homeland.
Director: Hussein Shariffe
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Screenplay
Country: Sudan
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tigers Are Better Looking about?
- Tigers are Better Looking is an adaptation of a short story by Jean Rhys. In the film, Shariffe directs his view towards exile in Europe, showing the wide disparity between North and South. The film contrasts two different civilisations, the homeland, Sudan, and the country of exile, Great Britain. Through poetic abstractions the director manages to portray the strong sense of exile and the longing for the homeland.
- Who directed Tigers Are Better Looking?
- Tigers Are Better Looking was directed by Hussein Shariffe.
- How long is Tigers Are Better Looking?
- Tigers Are Better Looking has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- Where was Tigers Are Better Looking produced?
- Tigers Are Better Looking was produced in Sudan.