The Gate of the Sun
باب الشمس
Synopsis
Yousry Nasrallah's powerful adaptation of Lebanese writer Elias Khoury's epic novel of fifty years of Palestinian dispossession, exile, and resistance. The film follows the flight of Younes, his wife Nahila, and those around them, from their village in northern Palestine to a refugee camp in Lebanon. Some vow to continue the struggle, most simply struggle to survive. Unsparingly detailing the impact of the nakba (disaster) on Palestinian life and society and the refugees' often-contentious relationship with their reluctant Lebanese hosts, Gate of the Sun spans generations, mixing personal stories with historical events.
Top Cast
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Hiam Abbass
Um Youness
Rim Turkhi
Nahila
Béatrice Dalle
Catherine
Orwa Nyrabia
Youness
Bassem Samra
Interrogateur
Darina Al Joundi
Femme fantôme
Hussein Abou Seada
Colonel Mehdi
Fadi Abi Samra
Dr. Amgad
Ahmad Al Ahmad
Adnan
Antoine Balabane
Georges
Nadera Omran
Um Hasan
Bassel Khayyat
Khaleel
Wissam Smayra
Himself
Hala Omran
Shams
Mohammad Hadaki
Abou Essaf
Talal Jordy
Tortionnaire
Hanane Hajj Ali
Zeinab
Mohamed Akil
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yousry Nasrallah
- Screenplay & Story
- Muhammad Suwaid, Yousry Nasrallah, Elias Khoury
- Original Score
- Tamer Karawan
- Original Title
- باب الشمس
- Country of Origin
- Egypt, Belgium, France, Morocco, Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 4h 38m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma, Ognon Pictures, MISR International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yousry Nasrallah
Muhammad Suwaid, Yousry Nasrallah, Elias Khoury
Tamer Karawan
Samir Bahzan
Humbert Balsan
Department Leadership Roster
Muhammad Suwaid
Writer
Yousry Nasrallah
Writer
Yousry Nasrallah
Director
Samir Bahzan
Director of Photography
Humbert Balsan
Producer
Tamer Karawan
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gate of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gate of the Sun about?
Yousry Nasrallah's powerful adaptation of Lebanese writer Elias Khoury's epic novel of fifty years of Palestinian dispossession, exile, and resistance. The film follows the flight of Younes, his wife Nahila, and those around them, from their village in northern Palestine to a refugee camp in Lebanon. Some vow to continue the struggle, most simply struggle to survive. Unsparingly detailing the impact of the nakba (disaster) on Palestinian life and society and the refugees' often-contentious relationship with their reluctant Lebanese hosts, Gate of the Sun spans generations, mixing personal stories with historical events.
Who directed The Gate of the Sun?
The Gate of the Sun was directed by Yousry Nasrallah.
Who stars in The Gate of the Sun?
The principal cast of The Gate of the Sun includes Hiam Abbass, Rim Turkhi, Béatrice Dalle, Orwa Nyrabia, Bassem Samra.
When was The Gate of the Sun released and how long is it?
The Gate of the Sun was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 4h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gate of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gate of the Sun was composed by Tamer Karawan.
Is The Gate of the Sun based on a book or true story?
The Gate of the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elias Khoury".