In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination. He encounters mercenaries, revolutionaries and raiders as he tries to survive and live up to the name his father gave him.
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
Set in Arabia in 1916.
“A classic adventure film of the best kind, and one that’s rarely seen these days.” – Variety
Starring Jacir Eid, Hassan Mutlag, Hussein Salameh, Marji Audeh, Jack Fox.
Not rated.