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A , drama: , but gripping, .
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story. His confession is a cry of freedom and distress—but above all, a cry of revolt: against an abusive mother, against a country that failed to achieve true independence, against a book, and against a famous French writer.
Literary Meta-FictionPost-Colonial Identity CrisisDialogue-Driven DramaPhilosophical InquiryHistorical RevisionismExistential RevoltAlgerian CinemaCamus ReferencePsychological TensionIntellectual Provocation
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Is The Arab worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Arab rated?
Strong languageDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: strong language and disturbing imagery.
How long is The Arab?
1 h 46 min
The Arab runs 1 h 46 min.
Will The Arab make me laugh?
Light
A little. The humor is mostly satire and sharp wit.
Is The Arab plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.
Can I half-watch The Arab?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention.
Is The Arab good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch
It works for a couple. Our viewing guide lists it for watching with a partner, not for date night. There's little romance in it.
Will The Arab scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
No.
Will I feel good after watching The Arab?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
What language is The Arab in?
ArabicSpanishFrench
It was made in Arabic, with some Spanish, French. Produced in Algeria, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia.