The Bookstore
El kotbia
Synopsis
After a few years spent in France and in the West Indies, Jamil comes home as a broken man. He arrives in a bookshop in the center of colonial Tunis for a temporary job as a clerk. He is attracted to Aicha, 15 years older woman and the mother of the book shop owner Tarak.
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- Director
- Nawfel Saheb-Ettaba
- Original Title
- El kotbia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
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What is The Bookstore about?
After a few years spent in France and in the West Indies, Jamil comes home as a broken man. He arrives in a bookshop in the center of colonial Tunis for a temporary job as a clerk. He is attracted to Aicha, 15 years older woman and the mother of the book shop owner Tarak.
Who directed The Bookstore?
The Bookstore was directed by Nawfel Saheb-Ettaba.
Who stars in The Bookstore?
The principal cast of The Bookstore includes Yadh Beji, Martine Gafsi, Ahmed Hafiane, Hend Sabry.
When was The Bookstore released and how long is it?
The Bookstore was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.