Transit Dubai
Synopsis
In the heart of the Middle East, a metropolis is mushrooming. In Dubai, the city where anything seems possible, one after the other skyscraper shoots up. To realise the property developers' plans, workers are called in from India, Pakistan and Nepal, who earn a mere pittance. Just like the nannies and cleaning women of well-to-do expats. Eighty percent of the inhabitants of Dubai come from other parts of the world, so who calls this city home? The original inhabitants saw the city change and now contend with religious and social taboos, something that completely passes by the average expat. In a photography class, students of various origins show how they experience the city. Apparently, original residents, expats and workers live mostly separate lives in a class society where the labourer is driven into the ground and the rich housewife thinks everyone in the city is happy.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ineke Smits
- Screenplay & Story
- Ineke Smits
- Original Title
- Transit Dubai
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Release Date
- 23/11/2008
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Volya Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ineke Smits
Ineke Smits
Department Leadership Roster
Ineke Smits
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Transit Dubai.
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What is Transit Dubai about?
In the heart of the Middle East, a metropolis is mushrooming. In Dubai, the city where anything seems possible, one after the other skyscraper shoots up. To realise the property developers' plans, workers are called in from India, Pakistan and Nepal, who earn a mere pittance. Just like the nannies and cleaning women of well-to-do expats. Eighty percent of the inhabitants of Dubai come from other parts of the world, so who calls this city home? The original inhabitants saw the city change and now contend with religious and social taboos, something that completely passes by the average expat. In a photography class, students of various origins show how they experience the city. Apparently, original residents, expats and workers live mostly separate lives in a class society where the labourer is driven into the ground and the rich housewife thinks everyone in the city is happy.
Who directed Transit Dubai?
Transit Dubai was directed by Ineke Smits.
Who stars in Transit Dubai?
The principal cast of Transit Dubai includes Not specified.
When was Transit Dubai released and how long is it?
Transit Dubai was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.