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The Bookstore

20021h 42mNawfel Saheb-Ettaba
IMDb 7.0

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After a few years spent in France and in the West Indies, Jamil comes home as a broken man. He arrives in a bookshop in the center of colonial Tunis for a temporary job as a clerk. He is attracted to Aicha, 15 years older woman and the mother of the book shop owner Tarak.

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What is The Bookstore (2002) about?

After a few years spent in France and in the West Indies, Jamil comes home as a broken man. He arrives in a bookshop in the center of colonial Tunis for a temporary job as a clerk. He is attracted to Aicha, 15 years older woman and the mother of the book shop owner Tarak.

Who stars in The Bookstore?

The Bookstore stars Yadh Beji, Martine Gafsi, Ahmed Hafiane, Hend Sabry. The film was directed by Nawfel Saheb-Ettaba.

How long is The Bookstore?

The Bookstore has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002.

Is The Bookstore worth watching?

The Bookstore holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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