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Animated historical film

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala (2015): Cast

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Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala is a 2015 animated historical film directed by Wael Shawky, starring Aida Fahmy, Adel Khalaf and Khaled ElZahaby. It runs 2 hours.

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Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Wael Shawky
Genres
Animation , History
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala About?

The premise of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala without spoilers.

Wael Shawky’s Cabaret Crusades presents a unique perspective on the medieval holy wars in the Middle East, drawing inspiration from the writings of Amin Maalouf. This trilogy uses a cast of handblown Murano glass puppets to depict the period between the 7th and 12th centuries, focusing on the crusades and a conflict between Islamic sects. The third installment, The Secrets of Karbala, offers a visually stunning and powerful exploration of violence, repression, and the impact of historical events through the expressive puppets.

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Cast & crew

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala Cast

Aida Fahmy leads the cast, with Adel Khalaf and Khaled ElZahaby. Directed by Wael Shawky; 7 actors are credited in all.

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Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala released?

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala was released on February 22, 2015.

Who directed Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala was directed by Wael Shawky.

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Who is in the cast of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?

Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala stars Aida Fahmy, Adel Khalaf and Khaled ElZahaby, among 7 credited actors.

Does Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala have a post-credit scene?

No. Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala in?

The original language of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala is Arabic.

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