Al-Yazerli
اليازرلي
Synopsis
The Yazerli is the foreman who provides work to day laborers. The film’s poetic, non-narrative structure simulates the fractured thoughts of a young boy who is forced to leave school and find work on the docks. Using minimal dialogue but evocative music and sounds, separate vignettes introduce characters the boy encounters in a single workday. The filmmaker explores the child’s vivid imaginary world while tangibly conveying the physical harshness and repressed sexuality of a life spent in poverty and manual labor. Based on a novella by Hanna Mina.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Qais Al-Zubaidi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hanna Mina, Qais Al-Zubaidi
- Original Score
- Solhy Al-Wadi
- Original Title
- اليازرلي
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Qais Al-Zubaidi
Hanna Mina, Qais Al-Zubaidi
Solhy Al-Wadi
Department Leadership Roster
Qais Al-Zubaidi
Director
Qais Al-Zubaidi
Writer
Solhy Al-Wadi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Al-Yazerli
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What is Al-Yazerli about?
The Yazerli is the foreman who provides work to day laborers. The film’s poetic, non-narrative structure simulates the fractured thoughts of a young boy who is forced to leave school and find work on the docks. Using minimal dialogue but evocative music and sounds, separate vignettes introduce characters the boy encounters in a single workday. The filmmaker explores the child’s vivid imaginary world while tangibly conveying the physical harshness and repressed sexuality of a life spent in poverty and manual labor. Based on a novella by Hanna Mina.
Who directed Al-Yazerli?
Al-Yazerli was directed by Qais Al-Zubaidi.
Who stars in Al-Yazerli?
The principal cast of Al-Yazerli includes Adnan Barakat, Mona Wassef, Nadia Arslan, Abdul Rahman Al-Rashi, Esam Abjy.
When was Al-Yazerli released and how long is it?
Al-Yazerli was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Al-Yazerli?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Al-Yazerli was composed by Solhy Al-Wadi.
Is Al-Yazerli based on a book or true story?
Al-Yazerli is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hanna Mina".