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Al Kameen

Al Kameen (الكمين Arabic, meaning "The Ambush") is a 2021 Emirati action-war film directed by Pierre Morel and written by Brandon Birtell and Kurtis Birtell.[1][2] The film is based on the true story of a 2018 ambush of Emirati soldiers by insurgents.[1][3][4] As of December 2021, it is highest-grossing Emirati and Arabic-language film ever in the UAE, grossing over $5 million worldwide. [5]

Al Kameen
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPierre Morel
Written by
  • Brandon Birtell
  • Kurtis Birtell
Produced by
  • Derek Dauchy
  • Jennifer Roth
Starring
  • Marwan Abdullah Saleh
  • Khalifa Al Jassem
  • Mohammed Ahmed
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Production
companies
Distributed byVox Distribution
Release date
  • November 25, 2021 (2021-11-25)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LanguageArabic
Box office$5.2 million

Principal photography took place in the United Arab Emirates.[6] The film was released on November 25, 2021.[1][7] It is produced by AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi and theatrically distributed by Vox Distribution.[2]

Plot

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2018, during the Yemen War, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces soldiers based in Mocha are deployed on a mission. In the middle of a routine patrol, Emirati soldiers Ali Al-mismari, Bilal Al Saadi, and Al Hindasi are trapped in a valley by rebel combatants. In response, another squad of Emirati soldiers conducts a mission to rescue their compatriots.[4][8][9][10]

Cast

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  • Marwan Abdulla Saleh as Sergeant Ali Al-mismari[4]
  • Khalifa Al Jassem as Warrant Officer Bilal Al Saadi[4]
  • Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi[4]
  • Mansoor Alfeeli as Colonel Jamal Al Khatri
  • Khalifa Albahri as Al Sayari
  • Ibrahim Almusharaakh as Mansoor
  • Hassan Yousuf as Abdulla Alblooshi
  • Abdullah Bin Heider as Colonel Almazroui
  • Ghanim Nasser as Opposition Leader
  • Salem Altamimi  as Sergeant Salem[11]
  • Saeed AlHarsh  as Captain Saeed Al Shehhi

Production

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Harry Gregson-Williams composed the film’s musical score.[12] Drone filming was provided by Airscope Drones.[13][14]

Al Kameen was filmed by a 400-member crew and cast, making it the largest Arabic-language feature film production filmed in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).[3][4] The film crew included a team of Emirati filmmakers and cultural consultants, including directors Hana Kazim, Talal Al Asmani, Aliwiya Thani and Alia AlQemzi.[15] It was produced by AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi.[2][16]

Release

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The film opened on November 25, 2021, in the UAE and became the biggest opening of 2021[2] and highest-grossing Emirati and Arabic-language film ever in the UAE.[5][17][18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Watch: 'Taken' Director's Emirati Action Film 'Al Kameen' Coming in November". The National. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. ^ a b c d Wiseman, Andreas (2021-12-01). "Pierre Morel Action Film 'Al Kameen' Smashes UAE Box Office Records". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  3. ^ a b "All-Emirati Lead Cast to Topline Action Packed Film". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Vivarelli, Nick (2021-10-14). "Stuart Ford's AGC and Image Nation Abu Dhabi Unveil Teaser for 'The Ambush,' Largest Arab Film Shot in UAE". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  5. ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (2021-12-01). "Pierre Morel Action Film 'Al Kameen' Smashes UAE Box Office Records". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Goldbart, Max; Grater, Tom (2021-10-13). "AGC & Image Nation Action Pic First Teaser; Studiocanal Ends NBCU Deal; APSA Noms; David Jason Doc — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  7. ^ "'Taken' Director Makes UAE-backed Film about Yemen War". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  8. ^ "Director Pierre Morel Says his Emirati Action Film 'Al Kameen' is About Brotherhood". The National. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  9. ^ "The Makers of "Al-Kameen": A National Cinematic Experience in Our Journey". 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  10. ^ Mohanna, Dima (2021-11-08). "إصدار العرض النهائي للفيلم الإماراتي "الكمين" استعداداً لعرضه في دور السينما في 25 نوفمبر". IGN الشرق الأوسط (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  11. ^ حمود, ناهد (2021-10-13). "سالم التميمي: "الكمين" دراما تجسد شجاعة جنودنا البواسل". صحيفة الرؤية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  12. ^ "Harry Gregson-Williams Scoring Pierre Morel's 'Al Kameen' ('The Ambush') | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  13. ^ "Airscope Drones - The Ambush Movie". airscope.ae. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  14. ^ "التغيير برس : أحداث ومشاهد حقيقية للمعركة التي يتحدث عنها فلم " الكمين " الإماراتي". al-tagheerpress.com التغيير برس (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  15. ^ "First Teaser for Upcoming Emirati Action Film 'Al Kameen' ("The Ambush")". www.movingimagemiddleeast.com. Archived from the original on 2022-11-15. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  16. ^ "Emirati Action Film 'Al Kameen' to Release on November 25". BroadcastPro ME. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  17. ^ "Emirati Film 'Al Kameen' Breaks Records in the UAE". The National. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  18. ^ "Al Kameen: UAE's Yemen War Film Rides Nationalist Fervour to Break Records". Middle East Eye. 2021-12-02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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