Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa

At a glance

Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa, is a 1975 Kuwaiti movie, directed by Saqer Al-Rashoud, and starring Mohammed Al-Mansour, Johar Salem, Ghanem Al-Saleh, with a runtime of 150 minutes. Content rating: PG.

Overview

Ali Janah Al-Tabrizi and his follower Qaffa is a dramatic theatrical work that draws on two characters from the timeless tradition of One Thousand and One Nights, reshaping them into an independent narrative with its own distinct purpose and dramatic arc. Rather than retelling a familiar tale, the playwright uses these iconic figures from the Arabic storytelling canon as vessels for a fresh story that engages with specific human and intellectual themes. A production that bridges classical Arabic folklore and original dramatic writing, offering audiences a chance to encounter beloved heritage characters through an entirely new lens.

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