palestine,woman director,sufism,gaza

Habibi (2011)

Poster for Habibi

Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.

Cast & Crew

Director
Susan Youssef
  • Profile picture of Maisa Abd Elhadi
    Layla Maisa Abd Elhadi
  • Profile picture of Qais Nashif
    Qays Qais Nashif

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Keywords

  • palestine
  • woman director
  • sufism
  • gaza