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Bab'Aziz

2006·Movie
1h 36min
68
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Violence2

Heart

Wondrous and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wonder8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

Faith and meaning, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

To find the beloved, one must have faith

The story of a blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every thirty years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape.
Sufi Spiritual JourneyIntergenerational BondMeditative PacingVisually Stunning Desert LandscapePoetic RealismQuiet Emotional DepthFaith and DoubtAlgerian Cultural PortraitSlow Cinema Masterpiece

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Bab'Aziz worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 58%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bab'Aziz?

1 h 36 min

Bab'Aziz runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bab'Aziz?

Critics58
Audiences82

Not quite. Audiences rate Bab'Aziz higher (82) than critics (58). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Bab'Aziz in?

PersianArabic

It was made in Persian, with some Arabic. Produced in United Kingdom, Iran, Switzerland, Tunisia, Hungary, France, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Bab'Aziz?

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