Dunia (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2006, Dunia is a drama and romance film directed by Jocelyne Saab, running about 112 minutes. “Kiss Me Not on the Eyes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After studying literature at Cairo University, Dunia, 23 years old, wants to become a professional dancer. She attends audition for an oriental dance contest where she recites Arabian poetry without any body movement. She explain to the perplexed jury that a woman can't move her body or evoke act of love when society ask women to hide their femininity. She is selected and meet Beshir, an intellectual and activist who will supervise her thesis on ecstasy in Sufi love poetry. Their attraction is mutual. This could be liberation for Dunia but the constraints on women in Egyptian society goes deeper than she suspects.
Who’s in it. Dunia stars Hanan Turk as Dunia, Mohamed Mounir as Beshir, Sawsan Badr as Arwa and Fathy Abdel Wahab as Mamdouh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dunia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dunia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dunia tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dunia (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dunia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dunia worth watching?
- Dunia holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dunia?
- Dunia stars Hanan Turk, Mohamed Mounir, Sawsan Badr, Fathy Abdel Wahab and Aaidah Riyadh.
- When was Dunia released?
- Dunia was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.