The Book of Sun
شمس المعارف
Synopsis
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faris Godus
- Screenplay & Story
- Hani Kadour, Sohayb Godus, Faris Godus
- Original Score
- Hani Kadour, محمد ناصف
- Original Title
- شمس المعارف
- Country of Origin
- Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faris Godus
Hani Kadour, Sohayb Godus, Faris Godus
Hani Kadour, محمد ناصف
Amr Ammari
Sohayb Godus
Department Leadership Roster
Amr Ammari
Director of Photography
Faris Godus
Director
Hani Kadour
Writer
Sohayb Godus
Producer
Sohayb Godus
Writer
Faris Godus
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Book of Sun
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What is The Book of Sun about?
In 2010, at the peak of the Saudi YouTube movement, high school senior Husam finds himself drawn into the world of video production. He’s joined in his pursuit by his best friend Maan, their one-time foe Ibrahim, and Orabi a teacher with a passion for filmmaking. In the middle of their senior year, they set out to produce a no-budget horror movie – a wild adventure that will put their futures at risk.
Who directed The Book of Sun?
The Book of Sun was directed by Faris Godus.
Who stars in The Book of Sun?
The principal cast of The Book of Sun includes Baraa Alem, Sohayb Godus, Nadia Malaika, Faris Godus, Ismail Alhassan.
When was The Book of Sun released and how long is it?
The Book of Sun was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Book of Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Book of Sun was composed by Hani Kadour, محمد ناصف.