Theeb
ذيب
Synopsis
Set in the Arabian Desert of 1916, the film follows Theeb, a young Bedouin boy, and his brother Hussein as they leave the safety of their tribe to venture on a treacherous journey at the dawn of the Great Revolt. If Theeb is to survive he must quickly learn about adulthood, trust and betrayal.
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Theeb Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Foreign Drama HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 6, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 26, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$768K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naji Abu Nowar
- Screenplay & Story
- Bassel Ghandour, Naji Abu Nowar
- Original Score
- Jerry Lane
- Original Title
- ذيب
- Country of Origin
- Jordan, Qatar, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $768K
- Production Studios
- Immortal Entertainment, Bayt Al Shawareb, Noor Pictures, DFI, Visions Sud Est
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naji Abu Nowar
Bassel Ghandour, Naji Abu Nowar
Jerry Lane
Wolfgang Thaler
Rupert Lloyd
Bassel Ghandour, Rupert Lloyd
Department Leadership Roster
Naji Abu Nowar
Director
Bassel Ghandour
Writer
Naji Abu Nowar
Writer
Wolfgang Thaler
Director of Photography
Bassel Ghandour
Producer
Rupert Lloyd
Producer
Rupert Lloyd
Editor
Anna Lavelle
Production Design
Jamila Aladdin
Costume Design
Catherine Tate
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jerry Lane
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Theeb
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Theeb about?
Set in the Arabian Desert of 1916, the film follows Theeb, a young Bedouin boy, and his brother Hussein as they leave the safety of their tribe to venture on a treacherous journey at the dawn of the Great Revolt. If Theeb is to survive he must quickly learn about adulthood, trust and betrayal.
Who directed Theeb?
Theeb was directed by Naji Abu Nowar.
Who stars in Theeb?
The principal cast of Theeb includes Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat, Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh, Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox.
When was Theeb released and how long is it?
Theeb was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Theeb make at the box office?
Theeb grossed $768K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Theeb?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Theeb was composed by Jerry Lane.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Theeb?
Theeb holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).