Theeb
2014 · Movie · Not Rated · 100 min · ★ 6.7 · 89% critics
In the Arabian Desert during World War I, a young Bedouin boy leaves the safety of his tribe and joins a dangerous escort mission across hostile terrain. As the journey turns increasingly perilous, he’s forced to grow up fast, relying on instinct and hard lessons about loyalty, trust, and survival.
Also known as Pride
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Details
- Original title
- ذيب
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-10-26
- Language
- AR
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Critic score
- 89/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (187 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an atmospheric, tense coming-of-age survival story in a harsh desert setting with a deliberate pace; Not for you if you need constant action or clear explanations of the politics.
Pros: gripping desert journey; authentic atmosphere; strong coming-of-age arc | Cons: slow-burn pacing; sparse dialogue; some uneven characters
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best International Feature Film · 2016 · nominated
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2016 · nominated
Cast & crew
- JA
Jacir Eid Al-Hwietat
as Theeb
- HA
Hassan Mutlag Al-Maraiyeh
as The Stranger
- HA
Hussein Salameh Al-Sweilhiyeen
as Hussein
- MA
Marji Audeh
Jack Fox
as Edward
Directed by Naji Abu Nowar