Arab Camera Poster

Arab Camera

A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).

Not Rated Documentary

Starring: Férid Boughedir, Youssef Chahine, Nouri Bouzid, Borhane Alaouié, Mohammed Lakhdar-Hamina

Writer: Férid Boughedir

Release Date:
January 2, 1987
Ratings:
5.7 / 10
Director:
Férid Boughedir
Companies:
N/A

Overview

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.