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Bab’Aziz (2005): Cast

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Bab’Aziz is a 2005 drama directed by Nacer Khemir, starring Maryam Hamid as Ishtar, Golshifteh Farahani and Mohamed Grayaâ. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

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Bab’Aziz (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Nacer Khemir
Genre
Drama
Original language
Persian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bab’Aziz About?

The premise of Bab’Aziz without spoilers.

Guided solely by faith, blind dervish Bab’Aziz and his lively granddaughter Ishtar trek across a vast desert in search of a rare gathering of dervishes that occurs only once every thirty years. Their pilgrimage, driven by hope of a reunion, carries them for days through the endless, barren dunes.

Bab’Aziz Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • poetry
  • spirituality
  • sufi
  • storytelling
  • gazelle
  • prince
  • desert
  • granddaughter
  • dancing
  • lost
  • whirling dervish
  • singer
+3 more
  • lost love
  • grandfather
  • blind man
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Cast & crew

Bab’Aziz Cast & Characters

Maryam Hamid leads the cast as Ishtar, with Golshifteh Farahani as Nour and Mohamed Grayaâ as Osman. Directed by Nacer Khemir; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Bab’Aziz

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From the director

More from Nacer Khemir

More films directed by Nacer Khemir: Whispering Sands and The Dove’s Lost Necklace.

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Videos

Bab’Aziz Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bab’Aziz.

Bab'Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul
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Bab’Aziz Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “The Prince Contemplating His Soul” and “Bab'Aziz - Der Prinz, der seine Seele betrachtete”.

Also known as
  • The Prince Contemplating His Soul
  • Bab'Aziz - Der Prinz, der seine Seele betrachtete
  • Bab'Aziz, le prince qui contemplait son âme
  • Bab'Aziz - El príncipe que contempló su alma
  • Bab'Aziz, el sabio sufí
  • Bab'Aziz: The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul
  • 밥아지즈: 자신의 영혼을 사색한 왕자
  • Bab'Aziz - Der Tanz des Windes
  • Дед Азиз
  • Баба Азиз
  • بابا عزيز
  • Baba Aziz - O Príncipe Que Contemplou Sua Alma
+3 more
  • Bab'Aziz - A sivatag hercege
  • Bab'Aziz - Il principe che contemplava la sua anima
  • 밥아지즈

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FAQ

Bab’Aziz FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Bab’Aziz, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bab’Aziz?

Bab’Aziz runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Bab’Aziz released?

Bab’Aziz was released on October 8, 2005.

Who directed Bab’Aziz?

Bab’Aziz was directed by Nacer Khemir.

More films by Nacer Khemir

Who is in the cast of Bab’Aziz?

Bab’Aziz stars Maryam Hamid as Ishtar, Golshifteh Farahani as Nour and Mohamed Grayaâ as Osman, among 7 credited actors.

Does Bab’Aziz have a post-credit scene?

No. Bab’Aziz has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Bab’Aziz in?

The original language of Bab’Aziz is Persian.

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