A Man Returned
Synopsis
Reda is 26 years old. His dreams of escaping the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain El-Helweh ended in failure after three years trapped in Greece. He returned with a heroin addiction to life in a camp being torn apart by internal strife and the encroachment of war from Syria. Against all odds, he decides to marry his childhood sweetheart; a love story, bittersweet as the camp itself.
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- Director
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Screenplay & Story
- Mahdi Fleifel
- Original Score
- Jóhann Jóhannsson
- Original Title
- A Man Returned
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Lebanon, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- Nakba FilmWorks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mahdi Fleifel
Mahdi Fleifel
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Mahdi Fleifel
Michael Aaglund
Patrick Campbell, Mahdi Fleifel
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Campbell
Producer
Mahdi Fleifel
Producer
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Mahdi Fleifel
Director
Mahdi Fleifel
Director of Photography
Mahdi Fleifel
Writer
Jóhann Jóhannsson
Original Music Composer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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What is A Man Returned about?
Reda is 26 years old. His dreams of escaping the Palestinian refugee camp of Ain El-Helweh ended in failure after three years trapped in Greece. He returned with a heroin addiction to life in a camp being torn apart by internal strife and the encroachment of war from Syria. Against all odds, he decides to marry his childhood sweetheart; a love story, bittersweet as the camp itself.
Who directed A Man Returned?
A Man Returned was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.
Who stars in A Man Returned?
The principal cast of A Man Returned includes Reda Al-Saleh.
When was A Man Returned released and how long is it?
A Man Returned was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for A Man Returned?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Man Returned was composed by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Man Returned?
A Man Returned holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).