AUD Library Catalog

Image from Google Jackets
Normal view MARC view

Dunia [videorecording] / directed by Jocelyne Saab.

Contributor(s): Language: Arabic Subtitle language: English, French Publication details: Seattle, WA : Typecast releasing Arab Film Distribution [distributor] , 2006.Description: 1 videodisc (108 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 inOther title:
  • Also known as: Kiss me not on the eyes
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • PN1995.9.W6 .D869 2006
Production credits:
  • Producers, Catherine Dussart, Jocelyne Saab ; screenplay, Jocelyne Saab ; music, Jean-Pierre Mas, Patrick Legonie ; sound, Fawzi Thaabit editing, Claude Reznik.
Cast: Hanaan Turk, Muhammad Munir, Fathi 'Abd al-Wahhaab, 'Ayidah Riyaad, Jusilin Sa'b.Summary: Dunia aspires to be a professional dancer and poet, but her artistic expression is limited by her inability to experience and express desire. Dunia's reasoning that women should not move their bodies to evoke an act of love is challenged by the ardent public intellectual Dr. Beshir. With his help, Dunia begins an all-consuming search for ecstasy in poetry, dance and music--taking us into the world of women in a society that both fetishizes and oppresses female sexuality. Ultimately, Dunia learns that she must confront the traditions that have destroyed her capacity for pleasure before she will be able to experience it.
Holdings
Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
DVDs DVDs American University in Dubai American University in Dubai AUDIO & DVD Collection DVD Dunia (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 602902

Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.

Home use - inquire for classroom rights.

Producers, Catherine Dussart, Jocelyne Saab ; screenplay, Jocelyne Saab ; music, Jean-Pierre Mas, Patrick Legonie ; sound, Fawzi Thaabit editing, Claude Reznik.

Hanaan Turk, Muhammad Munir, Fathi 'Abd al-Wahhaab, 'Ayidah Riyaad, Jusilin Sa'b.

Dunia aspires to be a professional dancer and poet, but her artistic expression is limited by her inability to experience and express desire. Dunia's reasoning that women should not move their bodies to evoke an act of love is challenged by the ardent public intellectual Dr. Beshir. With his help, Dunia begins an all-consuming search for ecstasy in poetry, dance and music--taking us into the world of women in a society that both fetishizes and oppresses female sexuality. Ultimately, Dunia learns that she must confront the traditions that have destroyed her capacity for pleasure before she will be able to experience it.

DVD.

In Arabic with English and French subtitles.

da

1

There are no comments on this title.

to post a comment.
  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday - Sunday
  • Closed
  • Phone: +971 431 83183
  • Email: Library@aud.edu
  • Address: Sheikh Zayed Road -- P.O. Box 28282, Dubai, AE
  • Map & Directions