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6.2 / 10(16 votes)IMDb197416mItaly

The Walls of Sana'a

Le mura di Sana'a

Synopsis

The capital of Yemen, the city of Sana'a, holds an important part of history within its walls filled with medieval architecture and culture. But that same culture was about to disappear with the country's modernization which came after the civil war in the 1960's. To impeach such modern invasion, director Pasolini pledges to UNESCO for the recognition of Sana'a as a World Heritage Site.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Screenplay & Story
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Original Title
Le mura di Sana'a
Country of Origin
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian
Runtime
16m
Production Studios
Rosima Anstalt

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Screenplay & Story

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Director of Photography

Sebastiano Celeste, Tonino Delli Colli

Film Editing

Tatiana Casini Morigi

Producers

Franco Rossellini

Department Leadership Roster

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Writer

Sebastiano Celeste

Sebastiano Celeste

Director of Photography

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Pier Paolo Pasolini

Director

Tatiana Casini Morigi

Editor

Tonino Delli Colli

Director of Photography

Franco Rossellini

Franco Rossellini

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Walls of Sana'a

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Walls of Sana'a about?

The capital of Yemen, the city of Sana'a, holds an important part of history within its walls filled with medieval architecture and culture. But that same culture was about to disappear with the country's modernization which came after the civil war in the 1960's. To impeach such modern invasion, director Pasolini pledges to UNESCO for the recognition of Sana'a as a World Heritage Site.

Who directed The Walls of Sana'a?

The Walls of Sana'a was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Who stars in The Walls of Sana'a?

The principal cast of The Walls of Sana'a includes Pier Paolo Pasolini.

When was The Walls of Sana'a released and how long is it?

The Walls of Sana'a was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 16m.