Theeb

Theeb

MS12

Genre

Drama, Adventure, War

Director

Naji Abu Nowar

Run time

1h 40min

Cast

Jacir Eid, Hussein Salameh, Hassan Mutlag, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox

Set in the Arabian Desert of 1916, the film follows Theeb, a young Bedouin boy and his elder brother Hussein, as they leave the safety of their tribe to venture on a treacherous journey at the dawn of the Great Arab Revolt. If Theeb is to survive, he must quickly learn about adulthood, trust and betrayal.

“Theeb” is the first Jordanian feature to receive the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at Venice Film Festival. It has also first Jordanian film to be nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 88th Academy Awards

Genre

Drama, Adventure, War

Director

Naji Abu Nowar

Run time

1h 40min

Cast

Jacir Eid, Hussein Salameh, Hassan Mutlag, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox

Set in the Arabian Desert of 1916, the film follows Theeb, a young Bedouin boy and his elder brother Hussein, as they leave the safety of their tribe to venture on a treacherous journey at the dawn of the Great Arab Revolt. If Theeb is to survive, he must quickly learn about adulthood, trust and betrayal.

“Theeb” is the first Jordanian feature to receive the Orizzonti Award for Best Director at Venice Film Festival. It has also first Jordanian film to be nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 88th Academy Awards

Info

Rating

Under 12 Not Recommended

Production year

2014

Global distributor

Mad Solutions

Local distributor

Pimedate Ööde Filmifestival MTÜ

In cinema

11/24/2019