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Arab Camera (1987)

Original title: Caméra arabe

1987-01-02 · 1h 5m · FR
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A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).

Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.

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Férid BoughedirDirector

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Férid BoughedirFérid BoughedirNarratorYoussef ChahineYoussef ChahineSelfNéjia Ben MabroukNéjia Ben MabroukSelfAbdellatif Ben AmmarAbdellatif Ben AmmarSelfRidha BehiRidha BehiSelf

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CinemaArabOrientalism

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityCinema · Arab · OrientalismPacingShortDirector preference647303Actor preference647303 · 648590 · 351106Country preferenceTn

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What is Arab Camera about?

Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.

How long is Arab Camera?

Arab Camera has a runtime of 65 minutes.