Yasmina
Synopsis
Yasmina, a rich Tunisian Princess, daughter of a French lady and a Muslim gentleman, is betrothed by a father to a rich fifty year old man named Afsen. She reluctantly accept the marriage but soon becomes ill from boredom and she falls in love with the French doctor called from Tunis to take care of her, Hector Grandier, who also happens to be a childhood friend. Her husband finds out and Yasmina sticks a knife in her own bosom in a middle of a fight. The Princess's maid, Athima, accuses the old husband of attempting to kill the girl and he is sentenced to death. Hector rescues him from his fate and the two lovers are free to love each other in the eyes of the law.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Hugon
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Valensi, André Hugon
- Original Title
- Yasmina
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Hugon
Theodore Valensi, André Hugon
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André Hugon
Director
André Hugon
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What is Yasmina about?
Yasmina, a rich Tunisian Princess, daughter of a French lady and a Muslim gentleman, is betrothed by a father to a rich fifty year old man named Afsen. She reluctantly accept the marriage but soon becomes ill from boredom and she falls in love with the French doctor called from Tunis to take care of her, Hector Grandier, who also happens to be a childhood friend. Her husband finds out and Yasmina sticks a knife in her own bosom in a middle of a fight. The Princess's maid, Athima, accuses the old husband of attempting to kill the girl and he is sentenced to death. Hector rescues him from his fate and the two lovers are free to love each other in the eyes of the law.
Who directed Yasmina?
Yasmina was directed by André Hugon.
Who stars in Yasmina?
The principal cast of Yasmina includes Huguette Duflos, Camille Bert, Léon Mathot, Thérèse Kolb, Habib Benglia.
When was Yasmina released and how long is it?
Yasmina was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Is Yasmina based on a book or true story?
Yasmina is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodore Valensi".