Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen)
Kommunisten seit 1000 Jahren
Synopsis
Troeller/Deffarge once asked a cabinet minister in South Yemen, why socialistic ideas were so readily acceptable in that part of the Arab world. He replied: “Because we have been communists for a thousand years! My mother was a Karmatian.” The Qaramitah, as the Karmatians are also known, had fascinated the reporter-team ever since their stay in Persia in 1950s.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marie-Claude Deffarge, Gordian Troeller
- Original Title
- Kommunisten seit 1000 Jahren
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, German
- Runtime
- 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marie-Claude Deffarge, Gordian Troeller
Department Leadership Roster
Marie-Claude Deffarge
Director
Gordian Troeller
Director
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What is Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen) about?
Troeller/Deffarge once asked a cabinet minister in South Yemen, why socialistic ideas were so readily acceptable in that part of the Arab world. He replied: “Because we have been communists for a thousand years! My mother was a Karmatian.” The Qaramitah, as the Karmatians are also known, had fascinated the reporter-team ever since their stay in Persia in 1950s.
Who directed Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen)?
Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen) was directed by Marie-Claude Deffarge, Gordian Troeller.
Who stars in Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen)?
The principal cast of Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen) includes Not specified.
When was Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen) released and how long is it?
Communists since a Thousand Years (South Yemen) was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 45m.