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Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila (2014): Cast

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Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila is a 2014 short film starring Marwa Arsanios. It runs 25 minutes.

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Runtime
25 min
Original language
Arabic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila About?

The premise of Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila without spoilers.

This video explores the life of Algerian freedom fighter Jamila Bouhired, using the history of Cairo’s Al-Hilal magazine from the 1950s and 1960s as a starting point. An actress preparing to portray Bouhired showcases magazine covers while the film examines her various depictions in cinema and her promotion through the publication. It investigates the history of socialist projects in Egypt, the Algerian war of independence, and the complex relationship between these events and feminist movements. The film contemplates the significance of embodying a freedom fighter and the process of becoming a cultural icon.

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Cast & crew

Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila Cast

Marwa Arsanios stars in Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila.

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Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila?

Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila runs 25 minutes.

When was Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila released?

Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila was released in 2014.

Who is in the cast of Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila?

Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila stars Marwa Arsanios.

Does Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila have a post-credit scene?

No. Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila in?

The original language of Have You Ever Killed a Bear? Or Becoming Jamila is Arabic.

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