Theeb

2014, Adventure/Drama, 1h 40m

72 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

critics consensus

Led by an outstanding performance from Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat in the title role, Theeb is a startlingly assured first effort from director/co-writer Naji Abu Nowar. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In 1916, Theeb lives with his Bedouin tribe in a remote part of the Ottoman Empire. When his older brother has to escort a British officer across the desert, Theeb tags along for the adventure.

Genre:

Adventure, Drama, Mystery & thriller
Original Language:

Arabic
Director:

Naji Abu Nowar
Producer:

Bassel Ghandour, Laith Majali, Nasser Kalaj, Rupert Lloyd
Writer:

Naji Abu Nowar, Bassel Ghandour
Release Date (Theaters):

Nov 6, 2015 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

May 17, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA):

$277.6K
Runtime:

1h 40m
Distributor:

Film Movement

Cast & Crew

Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat

Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat
Theeb

Jack Fox
Edward

Naji Abu Nowar

Naji Abu Nowar
Director

Naji Abu Nowar

Naji Abu Nowar
Screenwriter

Bassel Ghandour

Bassel Ghandour
Screenwriter

Bassel Ghandour

Bassel Ghandour
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Critic Reviews for Theeb

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Audience Reviews for Theeb

Feb 16, 2016

A tense and powerful debut feature set against the breathtaking vastness of the Jordanian desert and with a deliberate pace, an evocative score and assured performances by its non-professional Bedouins that are proof of Naji Abu Nowar's talent in directing actors.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Jun 21, 2015

This has its quotas of violence and sentiment, plus landscape shots, but it is nothing special. A film entirely about men, possibly for men, it gives the impression that women did not exist in this world. The boy's cuteness is too trite a device and he does not come of age as suggested in the blurb; rather he is a fortunate and plucky survivor throughout. Mostly well made, it is not though always logical, and is predictable. The camels are interesting.

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