Bab'Aziz - The Prince That Contemplated His Soul

– The story of a blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wa..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 38 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
بابا عزیز
Bab'Aziz - The Prince That Contemplated His Soul (2005) - Also known as بابا عزیز

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.

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Bab'Aziz - The Prince That Contemplated His Soul (2005) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 May 2006

Language:

Persian, Arabic

Director:

Nacer Khemir

Writer:

Tonino Guerra (collaboration), Nacer Khemir

Main Actors:

Parviz Shahinkhou, Maryam Hamid, Golshifteh Farahani, Mohamed Graïaa

Plot:

Bab'Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul is 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. To keep Ishtar entertained, Bab'Aziz relays the ancient tale of a prince who relinquished his realm in order to remain next to a small pool in the desert, staring into its depths while contemplating his soul. As the tale of the prince unfolds, the two encounter other travelers with stories of their own--including Osman, who longs for the beautiful woman he met at the bottom of a well, and Zaid, who searches for the ravishing young woman who fled from him after being seduced by his songs. A fairytale-like story of longing and belonging, filmed in the enchanting and ever-shifting sandscapes of Tunisia and Iran.

Awards:

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Production:

Typecast Releasing

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
56%