Theeb
- 2014
- United Arab Emirates
- 1h 40min
- 15
- Directed by: Naji Abu Nowar
- Cast: Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat, Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen, Jack Fox
- UK release: 14 August 2015
The Ottoman Empire, WWI: Hussein, a young Bedouin sheikh, (Al-Sweilhiyeen) is tasked with guiding a British soldier (Fox) on a secret mission, but Hussein's young brother Theeb (Al-Hwietat) is determined to follow. Blisteringly tense coming-of-age story with superb cinematography and a perfect performance by Al-Hwietat.
72%
80%
97%
Read review
Performance times
This film is not currently showing in cinemas.
Reviews & features
Theeb
10 Aug 2015
Naji Abu Nowar impresses with this tense and striking directorial debut
Naji Abu Nowar's debut feature is a blisteringly tense coming-of-age story. Set in the Ottoman Empire at the time of World War I, it captures the delicate balance of desert life 100 years ago, when strong tribal ties, travelling by camel and sleeping…
Tell us more about this listing.