Plot
In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
Storyline
In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming of age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.
Writers: Naji Abu Nowar, Bassel Ghandour
Cast: Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat -
Theeb
Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen -
Hussein
Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh -
The Stranger
Jack Fox -
Edward
Trivia:
The main character's name Theeb was originally planned to be Theeeeeby Theeb Theeb See more »
User Review
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Rating: 9/10
This film is an excellent all-around package, as long as you're not
overly addicted to slambang mindless Hollywood productions. The actors
were every bit the characters they played, and the story makes you
think about the issues of brotherhood, taking sides, growing up, the
impact of colonialization on far-off lands.
The cinematography is gorgeous, spanning the North African landscapes
in all their vastness, adding to the viewer's understanding of the
isolation the tribal people lived with. (It also made me want to ride
camels...) While this movie takes place in WWI, it is not a "war
movie." Yes, there is a British soldier and an element of culture clash
when he seeks help from young Theeb's brothers. But the story has much
more to do with the character of the boy Theeb, the dilemma he finds
himself in when trying to balance survival and loyalty, and the
reminder that while empires fight their wars, local populations are far
more concerned with going on with their lives.
While the movie is serious, I didn't it find it at all depressing.
Thoughtful treatment, and pitch-perfect acting and direction.
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