When Arabs Danced
7.7
Writer, director, and journalist Jawad Rhalib presents a timely exploration of Muslim identity in relation to artistic expression and harmful stereotypes, through archival footage, interviews, and evocative performances.
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Hiam Abbass
Self
Known for
Succession
Blade Runner 2049
Gamal Abdel Nasser
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Nouredin Rhaleb
Zouzou Ben Chikha
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Chokri Ben Chikha
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Fayrouz
Self (archive footage) (as Feyrouz)
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Michel Houellebecq
Self (archive footage)
Known for
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Karima Mansour
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Julien Perraudeau
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Morgane Piraux
Johan Simons
Johan Simons
Jawad Rhalib Director
First release April 16, 2018 · Produced in Belgium · Languages Arabic, English, French
Production
A&E IndieFilms
Production
Belgium
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Au temps où les Arabes dansaient
Original language
Arabic
Spoken on screen
Arabic · English · French
Release dates
Switzerland · April 16, 2018
Digital
No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
September 6, 2018
Canada
September 6, 2018 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
Germany
November 15, 2018 · International Filmfest Mannheim-Heidelberg
Netherlands
March 29, 2019 · Arab Film Festival
Romania
September 6, 2018 · Premiere
Sweden
January 25, 2019 · Göteborg Film Festival
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