Who directed Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem?

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem was directed by Akram Zaatari.

How long is Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem?

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem has a runtime of 105 minutes.

Which country is Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem from?

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem is a production from Saudi Arabia.

MovieFebruary 9, 2015Gulf105 min

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem

Name: Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-02-09
Duration: 105 min

ثمانية وعشرون ليلة وقصيدة

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At a glance

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem, is a 2015 Saudi movie, directed by Akram Zaatari. with a runtime of 105 minutes.

Overview

Twenty-Eight Nights and a Poem explores the work of photographer Hashem el Madani, who has run a commercial photography studio in southern Lebanon for the last five decades. After spending years photographing people in front of their shops, in public squares or at the beach, el Madani opened the studio in response to his community’s desire to appear before the camera. Moving between el Madani’s studio in Saïda and the Arab Image Foundation – an image archive in Beirut now housing the majority of el Madani’s photographic collection – the film examines the changing sites, status and function of photographic practice and preservation though various analogue and digital media.

Last updated: June 23, 2026