Theeb

Theeb

2014 · 100 min · AR · 6.8 (162 votes)
Dir. Naji Abu Nowar · Starring Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat, Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh, Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox · Music Jerry Lane
AdventureDramaThriller

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.

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A young boy's perilous desert journey unfolds with breathtaking vistas and raw, gripping tension. It's a stark, beautiful, and unforgettable tale of survival against the odds, steeped in ancient traditions and the harsh realities of war.

wondrousgrittytensecontemplativesteadyepic landscape cinematographyneo-realismadventurechildhoodsurvivaldutycultural clash
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