Fariha
Synopsis
Fariha – a 70-year-old woman from Yemen – stepped out of the limelight of a burgeoning singing career in the 80s after a series of set-backs within a male-dominated society and industry. When filmmaker Badr stumbles upon her singing in her kiosk in downtown Sana’a, he insists on following her with his camera to learn about her past and ultimately tries to convince her to return to her long-lost passion: performing on stage!
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- Director
- Badr Yousef
- Original Title
- Fariha
- Country of Origin
- Yemen
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 28m
- Production Studios
- Setara Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Badr Yousef
Madhar Abdullah
Sara Ishaq
Department Leadership Roster
Badr Yousef
Director
Sara Ishaq
Producer
Madhar Abdullah
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fariha
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What is Fariha about?
Fariha – a 70-year-old woman from Yemen – stepped out of the limelight of a burgeoning singing career in the 80s after a series of set-backs within a male-dominated society and industry. When filmmaker Badr stumbles upon her singing in her kiosk in downtown Sana’a, he insists on following her with his camera to learn about her past and ultimately tries to convince her to return to her long-lost passion: performing on stage!
Who directed Fariha?
Fariha was directed by Badr Yousef.
Who stars in Fariha?
The principal cast of Fariha includes Fariha.
When was Fariha released and how long is it?
Fariha was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 28m.