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Theeb
JORDAN · 2014

Theeb

Naji Abu Nowar
coming of age betrayal survival desert adventure wartime
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Synopsis

Set in the Arabian Desert of 1916, the film follows Theeb, a young Bedouin boy, and his brother Hussein as they leave the safety of their tribe to venture on a treacherous journey at the dawn of the Great Revolt. If Theeb is to survive he must quickly learn about adulthood, trust and betrayal.