Arab Camera (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1987, Arab Camera is a documentary film directed by Férid Boughedir, running about 65 minutes. “A documentary charting the last 20 years of Arab cinema (1967-1987).” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Focusing on key Arab films produced in the last 20 years. Férid Boughedir traces the development of the film-makers' concern to produce more socially aware cinema. Themes include the issue of Palestinian homeland rights and the nature of Arab identity. The film-makers also share a desire to develop a strong poetic tradition.
Who’s in it. Arab Camera stars Férid Boughedir as Narrator, Youssef Chahine as Self, Néjia Ben Mabrouk as Self and Abdellatif Ben Ammar as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Arab Camera has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arab Camera page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arab Camera tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arab Camera (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arab Camera change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Arab Camera worth watching?
- Arab Camera holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arab Camera?
- Arab Camera stars Férid Boughedir, Youssef Chahine, Néjia Ben Mabrouk, Abdellatif Ben Ammar and Ridha Behi.
- When was Arab Camera released?
- Arab Camera was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.