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Destiny

1997·Movie
2h 9min
69
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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor5

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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In the 12th century's Andalusia lives Ibn Rushd a prominent Islamic philosopher with his wife Zeinab and daughter Salma. The principality is ruled by Khalifa ElMansour who has two sons, ElNasser, an intellectual that likes Ibn Rush and is in love with his daughter Salma. The younger son Abdallah is more into dancing and poetry, spending most of his times with the gypsy family and getting the daughter pregnant. The Khalifa is depending on the extremists to build his army granting them more power which they use to combat artists and philosophers. The extremists succeed in recruiting Abd Allah and train him to kill his father. Events go on where Marawan, the gypsy singer, is killed and Ibn Rushd's books are burnt. Adapted from the real life of Ibn Rushd AlMasir is Chahine's statement against extremism.
Historical DramaIslamic PhilosophyPolitical IntrigueReligious ExtremismIntellectual ConflictMoral DilemmaSocial CommentaryCultural SignificanceThought-Provoking

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Is Destiny worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Destiny rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Destiny?

2 h 9 min

Destiny runs 2 h 9 min.

Is Destiny based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Destiny in?

Arabic

It was made in Arabic. Produced in Egypt, France.

In how many countries can I watch Destiny?

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