Arab Camera
Caméra arabe
“A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).”
Synopsis
Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Férid Boughedir
- Screenplay & Story
- Férid Boughedir
- Original Title
- Caméra arabe
- Country of Origin
- Tunisia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Férid Boughedir
Férid Boughedir
Moufida Tlatli
Férid Boughedir
Department Leadership Roster
Férid Boughedir
Writer
Férid Boughedir
Producer
Férid Boughedir
Director
Moufida Tlatli
Editor
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What is Arab Camera about?
Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
Who directed Arab Camera?
Arab Camera was directed by Férid Boughedir.
Who stars in Arab Camera?
The principal cast of Arab Camera includes Férid Boughedir, Youssef Chahine, Nouri Bouzid, Borhane Alaouié, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina.
When was Arab Camera released and how long is it?
Arab Camera was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.