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Biographical documentary

A World Not Ours (2014): Ratings

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A World Not Ours is a 2014 biographical documentary directed by Mahdi Fleifel. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Metascore
65
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A World Not Ours (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Mahdi Fleifel
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A World Not Ours About?

The premise of A World Not Ours without spoilers.

This poignant film explores the lives of three generations of exiles living in a refugee camp over two decades. Through tender storytelling and wry humor, it captures their struggles with belonging, friendship, and family, while preserving memories through personal recordings, archival footage, and historical documents. The film offers a moving portrait of resilience and the enduring power of human connection in the face of displacement.

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Crew

The Director of A World Not Ours

Directed by Mahdi Fleifel.

From the director

More from Mahdi Fleifel

More films directed by Mahdi Fleifel, best-rated first: To a Land Unknown, 3 Logical Exits, A Drowning Man and A Man Returned.

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Ratings

A World Not Ours Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave A World Not Ours 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic.

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A World Not Ours Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A World Not Ours.

A world not ours by Mahdi Fleifel - trailer

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A World Not Ours FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A World Not Ours, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A World Not Ours?

A World Not Ours runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was A World Not Ours released?

A World Not Ours was released on May 23, 2014.

Who directed A World Not Ours?

A World Not Ours was directed by Mahdi Fleifel.

More films by Mahdi Fleifel

How is A World Not Ours rated?

A World Not Ours has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 80% on TMDB.

Does A World Not Ours have a post-credit scene?

No. A World Not Ours has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A World Not Ours in?

The original language of A World Not Ours is Arabic.

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