A Door to the Sky
باب السماء مفتوح
Synopsis
In this Sufi tale, Nadia, a young Moroccan emigre returns from Paris to Fez to visit her dying father. At his funeral, she is overcome by the voice of mystic Kirana chanting the Koran. A powerful friendship develops between the two women as they decide to turn the father's palace into a shelter for Muslim women.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Farida Benlyazid
- Screenplay & Story
- Farida Benlyazid
- Original Score
- Anouar Brahem
- Original Title
- باب السماء مفتوح
- Country of Origin
- Morocco
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Waka Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Farida Benlyazid
Farida Benlyazid
Anouar Brahem
Moufida Tlatli
Department Leadership Roster
Farida Benlyazid
Director
Anouar Brahem
Original Music Composer
Farida Benlyazid
Writer
Moufida Tlatli
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Door to the Sky
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What is A Door to the Sky about?
In this Sufi tale, Nadia, a young Moroccan emigre returns from Paris to Fez to visit her dying father. At his funeral, she is overcome by the voice of mystic Kirana chanting the Koran. A powerful friendship develops between the two women as they decide to turn the father's palace into a shelter for Muslim women.
Who directed A Door to the Sky?
A Door to the Sky was directed by Farida Benlyazid.
Who stars in A Door to the Sky?
The principal cast of A Door to the Sky includes Zakia Tahiri, Chaaibia El Adraoui, Eva Saint-Paul, Fatima Loukili, Abderrahim Bayga.
When was A Door to the Sky released and how long is it?
A Door to the Sky was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for A Door to the Sky?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Door to the Sky was composed by Anouar Brahem.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Door to the Sky?
A Door to the Sky holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).