Bab'Aziz
بابا عزیز
“To find the beloved, one must have faith”
Synopsis
The story of a blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every thirty years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape.
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Bab'Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-12-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 16, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nacer Khemir
- Screenplay & Story
- Nacer Khemir, Tonino Guerra
- Original Score
- Armand Amar
- Original Title
- بابا عزیز
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Iran, Switzerland, Tunisia, Hungary, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Persian
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Requin, Zephyr Films, Pegasos Film, Behnegar, Hannibal Films, Inforg Studio, Farabi Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nacer Khemir
Nacer Khemir, Tonino Guerra
Armand Amar
Mahmoud Kalari
Isabelle Rathery
Cyriac Auriol, Alireza Shojanoori
Department Leadership Roster
Nacer Khemir
Director
Nacer Khemir
Writer
Tonino Guerra
Writer
Armand Amar
Original Music Composer
Cyriac Auriol
Producer
Alireza Shojanoori
Producer
Isabelle Rathery
Editor
Mahmoud Kalari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bab'Aziz
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What is Bab'Aziz about?
The story of a blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every thirty years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape.
Who directed Bab'Aziz?
Bab'Aziz was directed by Nacer Khemir.
Who stars in Bab'Aziz?
The principal cast of Bab'Aziz includes Parviz Shahinkhou, Golshifteh Farahani, Maryam Hamid, Hossein Panahi, Nessim Khaloul.
When was Bab'Aziz released and how long is it?
Bab'Aziz was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Bab'Aziz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bab'Aziz was composed by Armand Amar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bab'Aziz?
Bab'Aziz holds official age classifications: FR: TP.