The Sheik and I
“Lights! Camera! Fatwa!”
Synopsis
When an American filmmaker is commissioned to make a film for a Middle East Biennial on the theme of 'art as a subversive act,' his film is banned for blasphemy, he is asked to destroy every copy, and threatened with arrest.
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The Sheik and I Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-02
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 0 DaysWarsaw Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 7, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 2012
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Caveh Zahedi
- Original Score
- Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Sammy Miller
- Original Title
- The Sheik and I
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Reinventing the Wheel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caveh Zahedi
Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Sammy Miller
Colin Nusbaum, Michael Patten
Caveh Zahedi, Colin Nusbaum
Caveh Zahedi
Department Leadership Roster
Caveh Zahedi
Producer
Caveh Zahedi
Director
Colin Nusbaum
Director of Photography
Michael Patten
Director of Photography
Caveh Zahedi
Editor
Colin Nusbaum
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheik and I
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What is The Sheik and I about?
When an American filmmaker is commissioned to make a film for a Middle East Biennial on the theme of 'art as a subversive act,' his film is banned for blasphemy, he is asked to destroy every copy, and threatened with arrest.
Who directed The Sheik and I?
The Sheik and I was directed by Caveh Zahedi.
Who stars in The Sheik and I?
The principal cast of The Sheik and I includes Caveh Zahedi, Beckett Zahedi, ZuZu Snyder, Amanda Field, Colin Nusbaum.
When was The Sheik and I released and how long is it?
The Sheik and I was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sheik and I?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sheik and I was composed by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, Sammy Miller.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheik and I?
The Sheik and I holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).