A World Not Ours
عالم ليس لنا
Synopsis
An intimate, and often humorous, portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein el-Helweh, in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is a sensitive, and illuminating study of belonging, friendship, and family in the lives of those for whom dispossession is the norm, and yearning their daily lives.
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A world not ours by Mahdi Fleifel - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-25
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Abu Dhabi Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Original Score
- Jon Opstad
- Original Title
- عالم ليس لنا
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Lebanon, Palestinian Territory, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Nakba FilmWorks, Screen Institute Beirut, SANAD
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahdi Fleifel
Mahdi Fleifel
Jon Opstad
Mahdi Fleifel
Michael Aaglund
Patrick Campbell, Mahdi Fleifel
Department Leadership Roster
Mahdi Fleifel
Screenplay
Mahdi Fleifel
Director
Patrick Campbell
Producer
Mahdi Fleifel
Producer
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Jon Opstad
Original Music Composer
Mahdi Fleifel
Director of Photography
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is A World Not Ours about?
An intimate, and often humorous, portrait of three generations of exile in the refugee camp of Ein el-Helweh, in southern Lebanon. Based on a wealth of personal recordings, family archives, and historical footage, the film is a sensitive, and illuminating study of belonging, friendship, and family in the lives of those for whom dispossession is the norm, and yearning their daily lives.
Who directed A World Not Ours?
A World Not Ours was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.
Who stars in A World Not Ours?
The principal cast of A World Not Ours includes Mahdi Fleifel.
When was A World Not Ours released and how long is it?
A World Not Ours was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for A World Not Ours?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A World Not Ours was composed by Jon Opstad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A World Not Ours?
A World Not Ours holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).