11 May 2007
Life in a Metro
A group of Mumbai up-and-comers search for love and struggle for success in this ensemble drama that centers on an eager young call centre executive.
The Gulf War... What Next?
The second Gulf War from 1990 to 1991 represents in the collective Arab memory a turning point in regards to the Arab nationalism’s self-perception as well as a moment of deep historical and existential insecurity. Five Arab directors discuss the events from their personal perspective.
Top Billed Cast
Raouf Ben Amor (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")
Abdelaziz Meherzi (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")
Wafaa Salem (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")
Jamal Sati (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")
Tijani Shammam (segment: "It Is Sherherazade They're Killing")
Najate Atabou Touria Hadraoui Mohammed Kalash (segment: "Black Night Eclipse")
Hassan Al-Zabib (segment: "Black Night Eclipse")
Mona Andour (segment: "Black Night Eclipse")
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