Film
What's on at the cinema plus reviews of the latest movie and DVD releases
Bookmark this pageBab'Aziz: The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul (2005)
Director: Nacer Khemir
Movie review
From Time Out New York
A blind man (Shahinkhou) and his young granddaughter (Hamid) wander the desert in search of a gathering of dervishes in this lyrical film shot mostly in the sands of Tunisia. On their way, they meet a number of fellow travelers with stories to tell, and the old man spins a tale of his own about a young prince who became transfixed by his own reflection. The movie never gains much narrative momentum and the religious elements remain a bit obscure to the uninitiated, but the fine Sufi music and skillfully crafted images make for pleasant-enough viewing.Author: Joshua Land
Time Out New York Issue 645: February 7-13,2008
User reviews of this film
-
- Ricky said...
-
Posted on Apr 03 2011 06:20
A beautiful movie tale about Sufis in he desert.
Sufis are the mystical element of Islam and best known for their whirling dervishes.
They are gentle dancers celebrating their devotion to God.
There may not be much 'narrative development' as the TO reviews says but here we are not looking for that but instead looking for the God in oneself in the desert.
Gorgeous and wise. - Report as inappropriate
Cast & crew
Director: Nacer Khemir
Cast: Parviz Shahinkhou, Maryam Hamid, Hossein Panahi full cast
Duration: 96 mins
US Release: May 11 2006
Top Stories
Ridley Scott interview
Director Ridley Scott tells Cath Clarke why he's making a science fiction comeback
Cannes Film Festival 2012: half-time report
Dave Calhoun reports on the hits, misses and a shocking new masterpiece from Michael Haneke
What do you think?
Post your review now