Tale of the Three Jewels (1995): Cast
Tale of the Three Jewels is a 1995 drama directed by Michel Khleifi, starring Mohammad Nahhal as Yusef, Ghassan Abu Libda and Makram J. Khoury. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Michel Khleifi
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- BBC
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tale of the Three Jewels About?
The premise of Tale of the Three Jewels without spoilers.
In Gaza 1990, Yusef, a Palestinian boy in a seaside camp, is drawn to a Romani girl who creates a fairy‑tale world. Together they explore nature and mysticism while Yusef’s father is imprisoned, his brother evades Israeli troops, and his classmate Salah tries to help. Yusef also helps a blind neighbor pursue a hoped‑for life in North America.
Tale of the Three Jewels Themes & Keywords
· 48 tags- boy
- child in jeopardy
- mysticism
- gypsy
- arab
- children
- teenager
- metaphysics
- magical realism
- dream
- young love
- well
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- warrior
- travel agency
- symbolism
- soldier
- shot to death
- robin
- riot
- protest
- palestine
- orange grove
- oasis
- mother son relationship
- miracle
- middle east
- mediterranean
- massacre
- manuscript
- letter writing
- israel
- harvest
- grandmother
- gaza strip
- funeral
- embroidery
- dove
- curfew
- coming of age
- classroom
- border
- blindness
- binoculars
- big sister
- best friend
- beach
- necklace
- childhood
Tale of the Three Jewels Cast & Characters
Mohammad Nahhal leads the cast as Yusef, with Ghassan Abu Libda as Salah and Makram J. Khoury as Abu Iman. Directed by Michel Khleifi; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michel Khleifi
- Mohammad Nahhal as Yusef
- Ghassan Abu Libda as Salah
- Makram J. Khoury as Abu Iman
- Mohammad Bakri as Aida's father
Also Starring in Tale of the Three Jewels
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- Raida Adon Suad
- Ahmad Abu Sal'oum Yusef's father
- Mohammed Sheikh Samir
- Hana' Nc'mch Aida #1
- Bushra Qaraman Yusef's mother
- Hana' Ne'meh Aida
- Amir Halabi Salah's father
- Umm Fayez Aida's grandmother
- Dirar Suleiman Officer #2
More from Michel Khleifi
More films directed by Michel Khleifi: Canticle of Stones, Wedding in Galilee and Fertile Memory.
Tale of the Three Jewels Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Conte des trois diamants” and “O Conto das Três Joias Perdidas”.
- Also known as
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- Conte des trois diamants
- O Conto das Três Joias Perdidas
- Hikayatul jawahiri thalath
- Le Conte des trois diamants
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Tale of the Three Jewels FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tale of the Three Jewels, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tale of the Three Jewels?
Tale of the Three Jewels runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Tale of the Three Jewels released?
Tale of the Three Jewels was released on January 2, 1995.
Who directed Tale of the Three Jewels?
Tale of the Three Jewels was directed by Michel Khleifi.
More films by Michel Khleifi Who is in the cast of Tale of the Three Jewels?
Tale of the Three Jewels stars Mohammad Nahhal as Yusef, Ghassan Abu Libda as Salah and Makram J. Khoury as Abu Iman, among 14 credited actors.
Does Tale of the Three Jewels have a post-credit scene?
No. Tale of the Three Jewels has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tale of the Three Jewels in?
The original language of Tale of the Three Jewels is Arabic.
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