City of Life
“Every day you can change another persons life without ever knowing it.”
Synopsis
A privileged young male Arab at odds with his cultural identity and his less fortunate street smart friend; a disillusioned Indian taxi driver who bears an uncanny resemblance to a famous Bollywood star; and a former Romanian ballet dancer now working as a flight attendant and searching for love and companionship ... these individuals all live in Dubai and their lives are about to collide for better or for worse in a city where ambition, growth and opportunity are encouraged and dreams can still manifest. "City of Life" is an urban drama that tracks the various intersections of a multi-ethnic cast, examining how random interactions and their consequences can irrevocably impact another's life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali F. Mostafa
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonny Brown, Ali F. Mostafa, Gerry Sherard, Tim Smythe
- Original Title
- City of Life
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- afm films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali F. Mostafa
Jonny Brown, Ali F. Mostafa, Gerry Sherard, Tim Smythe
Department Leadership Roster
Ali F. Mostafa
Director
Jonny Brown
Writer
Ali F. Mostafa
Writer
Gerry Sherard
Writer
Tim Smythe
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Life
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What is City of Life about?
A privileged young male Arab at odds with his cultural identity and his less fortunate street smart friend; a disillusioned Indian taxi driver who bears an uncanny resemblance to a famous Bollywood star; and a former Romanian ballet dancer now working as a flight attendant and searching for love and companionship ... these individuals all live in Dubai and their lives are about to collide for better or for worse in a city where ambition, growth and opportunity are encouraged and dreams can still manifest. "City of Life" is an urban drama that tracks the various intersections of a multi-ethnic cast, examining how random interactions and their consequences can irrevocably impact another's life.
Who directed City of Life?
City of Life was directed by Ali F. Mostafa.
Who stars in City of Life?
The principal cast of City of Life includes Sonu Sood, Alexandra Maria Lara, Natalie Dormer, Jason Flemyng, Ahmed Ahmed.
When was City of Life released and how long is it?
City of Life was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.