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Arab Camera

A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).
Jan 2, 1987 · 1h 5m
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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.

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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
Directed by Férid Boughedir

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Released
Original language
FR
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
FR

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