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Arab Camera

19871h 5mFérid Boughedir

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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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ArabOrientalism

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What is Arab Camera (1987) 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.

Who stars in Arab Camera?

Arab Camera stars Férid Boughedir (Narrator), Youssef Chahine (Self), Nouri Bouzid (Self), Borhane Alaouié (Self), Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina (Self). The film was directed by Férid Boughedir.

How long is Arab Camera?

Arab Camera has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

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