Goha
Synopsis
As far as can be determined, Goha was Tunisia's first entry in the Cannes Film Festival. Omar Sharif stars as a naïve young man who is taken for granted by friends and family. Little do they know that he has more intelligence, tenacity and imagination than all of them put together. The story takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn when the man falls in love with the young wife of his village's elderly "wise man". Based on an ancient Tunisian folk tale, Goha boasts impressive production values and sure-handed direction (by Jacques Baratier).
Top Cast
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Omar Sharif
Goha
Zina Bouzaiade
Fulla
Lauro Gazzolo
Taj-el-Ouloum
Gabriel Jabbour
Sayed Khamis
Daniel Emilfork
L'aveugle Ibrahim
Annie Legrand
Loulou
Fatna Bent'Lahsen
Chams
Hassiba Rochdi
La tante de Fulla
Ahmed Bouleïman
Le premier maître
Tahar Bel Hadj
Le deuxième maître
Mohamed Bel Hadj
Le troisième maître
Mohamed El Medeb
Le quatrième maître
Zohra Faiza
Farideh
Claudia Cardinale
Amina
Mohamed Bouchakour
Mounir
Ahmed Bouraouï
Le barbier
Zohra
Anisseh
Salah El Meddi
Le père de Fulla
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Baratier
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Schéhadé
- Original Score
- Maurice Ohana
- Original Title
- Goha
- Country of Origin
- Tunisia, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Films Franco-Africains, Secrétariat d'État à l'information du Gouvernement Tunisien, UGC Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Baratier
Georges Schéhadé, Albert Josipovici, Albert Adès
Maurice Ohana
Jean Bourgoin
Léonide Azar
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Baratier
Director
Jean Bourgoin
Director of Photography
Georges Schéhadé
Screenplay
Léonide Azar
Editor
Georges Koskas
Production Design
Maurice Ohana
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Goha.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goha about?
As far as can be determined, Goha was Tunisia's first entry in the Cannes Film Festival. Omar Sharif stars as a naïve young man who is taken for granted by friends and family. Little do they know that he has more intelligence, tenacity and imagination than all of them put together. The story takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn when the man falls in love with the young wife of his village's elderly "wise man". Based on an ancient Tunisian folk tale, Goha boasts impressive production values and sure-handed direction (by Jacques Baratier).
Who directed Goha?
Goha was directed by Jacques Baratier.
Who stars in Goha?
The principal cast of Goha includes Omar Sharif, Zina Bouzaiade, Lauro Gazzolo, Gabriel Jabbour, Daniel Emilfork.
When was Goha released and how long is it?
Goha was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Goha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goha was composed by Maurice Ohana.
Is Goha based on a book or true story?
Goha is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert Josipovici", Novel: "Albert Adès".