Habibi (2011): Cast
Habibi is a 2011 romantic drama directed by Susan Youssef, starring Qais Nashif as Qays, Maisa Abd Elhadi and Amer Khalil. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Susan Youssef
- Original language
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Arabic - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Habibi About?
The premise of Habibi without spoilers.
Two university students studying in the West Bank are compelled to go back to Gaza, where their burgeoning romance clashes with deeply held traditions. Determined to reach his beloved, Qays paints verses of poetry across the city’s walls, turning the streets into a love‑letter. The film offers a contemporary Palestinian retelling of the legendary Sufi tale of Majnun and Layla.
Habibi Cast & Characters
Qais Nashif leads the cast as Qays, with Maisa Abd Elhadi as Layla and Amer Khalil as Qays' Father. Directed by Susan Youssef; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Susan Youssef
- Qais Nashif as Qays
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Maisa Abd Elhadi as Layla - Amer Khalil as Qays' Father
- Tamer Nafar as Fisherman
Also Starring in Habibi
· 7 more- Yosef Abu Wardeh Al-Mahdi
- Jihad Al-Khattib Walid
- Basel Husseini Hitham
- Najwa Mubarki Leyla's Mother
- Suhell Nafar Fisherman
- Feras Nour Nawfal
- Sami Said Izz Edine
More from Susan Youssef
More films directed by Susan Youssef: Amsterdam to Anatolia and Marjoun and the Flying Headscarf.
Habibi Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Habibi.
Habibi Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Habibi International” and “Darling”.
- Also known as
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- Habibi International
- Darling
- Something's Wrong with Your Head
- Хабиби
- حبيبي راسك خربان
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Habibi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Habibi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Habibi?
Habibi runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was Habibi released?
Habibi was released on September 4, 2011.
Who directed Habibi?
Habibi was directed by Susan Youssef.
More films by Susan Youssef Who is in the cast of Habibi?
Habibi stars Qais Nashif as Qays, Maisa Abd Elhadi as Layla and Amer Khalil as Qays' Father, among 11 credited actors.
Does Habibi have a post-credit scene?
No. Habibi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Habibi in?
The original language of Habibi is Arabic.
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