The City
Al Medina
Synopsis
Danish-Arabian Yusif arrives in the mythical Middle Eastern city of Medina with his pregnant wife Sarah, and is falsely accused of killing a street boy, brutalized in prison, and stripped of everything he held dear. After escaping, he embarks on a journey through Medina’s darkest corners in a desperate bid to return to Denmark, though he may never find his way home.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Omar Shargawi
- Original Score
- Anders Christensen
- Original Title
- Al Medina
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, United Arab Emirates
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Danish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Nordisk Film Denmark, Dubai Film Market
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Omar Shargawi
Anders Christensen
Rene Ezra
Department Leadership Roster
Rene Ezra
Producer
Omar Shargawi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The City
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What is The City about?
Danish-Arabian Yusif arrives in the mythical Middle Eastern city of Medina with his pregnant wife Sarah, and is falsely accused of killing a street boy, brutalized in prison, and stripped of everything he held dear. After escaping, he embarks on a journey through Medina’s darkest corners in a desperate bid to return to Denmark, though he may never find his way home.
Who directed The City?
The City was directed by Omar Shargawi.
Who stars in The City?
The principal cast of The City includes Sara Hjort Ditlevsen, Ashraf Farah, Ghazal, Hassan Shaer, Nadera Omran.
When was The City released and how long is it?
The City was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The City was composed by Anders Christensen.