Volubilis
وليلي
Synopsis
Volubilis is a tale of love in a world of despair, of beauty among the ruins. In the Moroccan city of Meknès, recently married Abdelkader and Malika struggle to make ends meet. They dream of leaving the family house and finally starting a life of their own together. But one day at work, Abdelkader gets mixed up in a violent incident that will turn their lives upside down.
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BIFF2017 l World Cinema : Volubilis
Type: Clip • Published 2017-09-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 3, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faouzi Bensaïdi
- Screenplay & Story
- Faouzi Bensaïdi
- Original Score
- Fabien Kourtzer, Mike Kourtzer
- Original Title
- وليلي
- Country of Origin
- France, Morocco, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Barney Production, Mont Fleuri Production, Shadi Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Fabien Kourtzer, Mike Kourtzer
Marc-André Batigne
Maxime Garault
Saïd Hamich, Faouzi Bensaïdi
Department Leadership Roster
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Director
Maxime Garault
Editor
Saïd Hamich
Producer
Marc-André Batigne
Director of Photography
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Producer
Faouzi Bensaïdi
Writer
Fabien Kourtzer
Original Music Composer
Mike Kourtzer
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Volubilis
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What is Volubilis about?
Volubilis is a tale of love in a world of despair, of beauty among the ruins. In the Moroccan city of Meknès, recently married Abdelkader and Malika struggle to make ends meet. They dream of leaving the family house and finally starting a life of their own together. But one day at work, Abdelkader gets mixed up in a violent incident that will turn their lives upside down.
Who directed Volubilis?
Volubilis was directed by Faouzi Bensaïdi.
Who stars in Volubilis?
The principal cast of Volubilis includes Nadia Kounda, Faouzi Bensaïdi, Mouhcine Malzi, Nezha Rahile, Abdelhadi Talbi.
When was Volubilis released and how long is it?
Volubilis was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Volubilis?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Volubilis was composed by Fabien Kourtzer, Mike Kourtzer.