Habibi (2011)
2011 · 1h 18m · Drama, Romance
Genres: Drama, Romance
Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.
Director: Susan Youssef
Writers: Susan Youssef
Music by: Menno Cruijsen
Cinematography: PJ Raval
Editor: Susan Youssef
Cast
Maisa Abd Elhadi as LaylaQais Nashif as QaysYosef Abu Wardeh as Al-MahdiAmer Khalil as Qays' FatherJihad Al-Khattib as WalidBasel Husseini as HithamNajwa Mubarki as Leyla's MotherSuhell Nafar as FishermanTamer Nafar as FishermanFeras Nour as NawfalSami Said as Izz EdineMore like this
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