A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) (2013): Cast
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A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) is a 2013 short historical film directed by Jumana Manna, starring Hakim Bishara as Alfred Roch and Anders Ribu. It runs 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Jumana Manna
- Genre
- History
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) About?
The premise of A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) without spoilers.
Inspired by an archival photograph, this film recreates a unique facet of Palestinian urban life before 1948. Set in 1942 during WWII, it portrays Alfred Roch, a politician and member of the Palestinian National League, hosting what becomes the last masquerade ball in Palestine. The event juxtaposes historical moments with contemporary actors, exploring class structures and contradictions within the cultural scene of Palestine, then and now. A silent group photo captures the melancholy pierrots, unwittingly embodying a sense of foreboding about an uncertain future.
A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) Cast & Characters
Hakim Bishara leads the cast as Alfred Roch, with Anders Ribu as Narrator. Directed by Jumana Manna.
- Director Jumana Manna
- Hakim Bishara as Alfred Roch
- Anders Ribu as Narrator
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More films directed by Jumana Manna: Foragers and Wild Relatives.
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A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade), each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade)?
A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) runs 12 minutes.
When was A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) released?
A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) was released on April 29, 2013.
Who directed A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade)?
A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) was directed by Jumana Manna.
More films by Jumana Manna Who is in the cast of A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade)?
A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) stars Hakim Bishara as Alfred Roch and Anders Ribu as Narrator.
Does A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) have a post-credit scene?
No. A Sketch of Manners (Alfred Roch’s Last Masquerade) has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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