El-haimoune (1984)

El-haimoune (1984). 1h 35m | Not Rated

“Tunisia has yet to reveal (much) more of her many wonders of Art to the world, but nonetheless the work of Nacer Khemir must be one of their crowning achievements.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis poet, writer u0026amp; cineast has created a truly grand film with his WANDERERS OF THE DESERT, which makes one hunger after the other two installments of his u0026#39;desert-trilogyu0026#39;. Judging by the superb acting which the entire cast shows, Khemir must be a fantastic director !u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIn a well balanced pace Khemir shows us past u0026amp; present, myths u0026amp; everyday life u0026amp; legends, life u0026amp; death and much beyond that. This epic in a forgotten village is not into finding answers, but the questions which are raised are truly wonderful.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe ever-present desert is breathtakingly beautiful, and enhances the atmosphere of mystery that surrounds this saga from beginning till the end.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt is hard to single out something in this beautiful film, but if something may be highlighted, it must be the costume department. What eye for detail, what a profound feeling for richness and diversity, without ever going over the top ! But then again, this could be said about all the aspects of this rich and glorious film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThank you, Nacer Khemir !! Where can I find your books !”