Cruel Summer
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Synopsis
A car thief falls in love with a blind Arabian princess whose father allows them to marry under the terms he can help her see.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ye
- Screenplay & Story
- Ye, Elon Rutberb, Alexandre Moors
- Original Title
- Cruel Summer
- Country of Origin
- Qatar, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Alchemy Films, DONDA, DFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ye
Ye, Elon Rutberb, Alexandre Moors
Martin Ahlgren
Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve, Ye, Robert Grigsby Wilson
Jonathan Lia, Amanda Morgan Palmer, Alex Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Ye
Director
Ye
Writer
Elon Rutberb
Writer
Martin Ahlgren
Director of Photography
Akiko Iwakawa-Grieve
Editor
Ye
Editor
Robert Grigsby Wilson
Editor
Adam Zuckerman
Editor
Vanessa Beecroft
Production Design
Renelou Padora
Costume Design
Jonathan Lia
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cruel Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cruel Summer about?
A car thief falls in love with a blind Arabian princess whose father allows them to marry under the terms he can help her see.
Who directed Cruel Summer?
Cruel Summer was directed by Ye.
Who stars in Cruel Summer?
The principal cast of Cruel Summer includes Kid Cudi, Sarah A., Ali Suliman, Razane Jammal, Ye.
When was Cruel Summer released and how long is it?
Cruel Summer was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 25m.