The Wedding of Zein (Arabic: عرس الزين, translit. Urs Al-Zayn) is a 1976 Kuwaiti drama film directed by Khalid Al Siddiq.[1][2][3][4] It is based on the novel of the same name by Sudanese writer Tayeb Salih. The film was selected as the Kuwaiti entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[5] filmbirth
| The Wedding of Zein | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Khalid Al Siddiq |
| Written by | Tayeb Salih Khaled Al Siddiq |
| Starring | Ali Mahdi |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Kuwait |
| Language | Arabic |
Cast
edit- Ali Mahdi as Zein
- Sunni Dafallah
- Ibrahim Hujazi as Haneen
- Mohamed Khairi
- Soraya Roro
- Awad Siddig
- Tahiya Zaroug as Nama
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ The Wedding of Zein (1976). Retrieved 26 April 2024 – via www.filmaffinity.com.
- ^ The Wedding of Zein (1976). Retrieved 26 April 2024 – via letterboxd.com.
- ^ "History of Cinema in Kuwait". filmbirth. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ "Gulf Film Festival to Recognize Distinguished Khaleeji Filmmakers". filmbirth. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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