The Fire Dance
Habiba Msika
Synopsis
Free and a multi-talented artist, Habiba Msika was one of the brightest stars of her time, the twenties. Inspired by the real-life of the artist, the film evokes the last years from 1927. Punctuated by the jolts of a changing time, this tumultuous stage in Habiba Msika's life was branded by the love that Mimoun, a wealthy landowner, and Chedly a young poet from a good family, both dedicated to her. In Berlin, during a triumphant tour, she meets the oriental music star, the Iraqi Baghdadi, and is introduced to Parisian life by Peter, and a dandy of disconcerting charm. Back in Tunis, Habiba Msika's life is carried away by the frenetic whirlwind of success, controversies, and thwarted passions until the final tragedy of her death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Selma Baccar
- Screenplay & Story
- Saïda Ben Mahmoud
- Original Title
- Habiba Msika
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Selma Baccar
Saïda Ben Mahmoud
Moufida Tlatli
Department Leadership Roster
Saïda Ben Mahmoud
Writer
Selma Baccar
Director
Moufida Tlatli
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What is The Fire Dance about?
Free and a multi-talented artist, Habiba Msika was one of the brightest stars of her time, the twenties. Inspired by the real-life of the artist, the film evokes the last years from 1927. Punctuated by the jolts of a changing time, this tumultuous stage in Habiba Msika's life was branded by the love that Mimoun, a wealthy landowner, and Chedly a young poet from a good family, both dedicated to her. In Berlin, during a triumphant tour, she meets the oriental music star, the Iraqi Baghdadi, and is introduced to Parisian life by Peter, and a dandy of disconcerting charm. Back in Tunis, Habiba Msika's life is carried away by the frenetic whirlwind of success, controversies, and thwarted passions until the final tragedy of her death.
Who directed The Fire Dance?
The Fire Dance was directed by Selma Baccar.
Who stars in The Fire Dance?
The principal cast of The Fire Dance includes Souad Amidou, Raouf Ben Amor, Féodor Atkine, Néjib Belkadhi.
When was The Fire Dance released and how long is it?
The Fire Dance was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.