Theeb

Theeb

2014 · 100 min · AR · 6.7 (198 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
AdventureThrillerDrama

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

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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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