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Habibi

1h 18m2011Susan Youssef
IMDb: 6.7/10Rotten: 50%
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Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.

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PalestineWoman DirectorSufismGaza

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What is Habibi (2011) about?

Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.

Who stars in Habibi?

Habibi stars Maisa Abd Elhadi (Layla), Qais Nashif (Qays), Yosef Abu Wardeh (Al-Mahdi), Amer Khalil (Qays' Father), Jihad Al-Khattib (Walid). The film was directed by Susan Youssef.

How long is Habibi?

Habibi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated N/A.

Is Habibi worth watching?

Habibi holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 50. Fans of Drama, Romance, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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