Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala
Feb 22, 2015 · 2h
Director
Wael ShawkyOverview
The crusades come to life in Egyptian artist Wael Shawky’s beautiful Cabaret Crusades. Inspired by the writings of Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf, Shawky’s film trilogy explores the horrors of the medieval holy wars in the Middle-East – from an Arab perspective. With a cast made up entirely of puppets, the third part, The Secrets of Karbala (2014), centres on the period between the 7th and 12th centuries, covering the crusades as well as a dispute between two Islamic sects. Beautifully made of handblown Murano glass, the puppets have amazing expressive power, making the scenes full of violence, repression and torture all the more awe-inspiring.
Cast of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala
Crew of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala
About Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala
What is Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala about?
The crusades come to life in Egyptian artist Wael Shawky’s beautiful Cabaret Crusades. Inspired by the writings of Lebanese writer Amin Maalouf, Shawky’s film trilogy explores the horrors of the medieval holy wars in the Middle-East – from an Arab perspective. With a cast made up entirely of puppets, the third part, The Secrets of Karbala (2014), centres on the period between the 7th and 12th…
When was Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala released?
Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala was released on February 22, 2015.
How long is Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?
Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Who directed Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?
Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala was directed by Wael Shawky.
Who is in the cast of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala?
The cast of Cabaret Crusades: The Secrets of Karbala includes Aida Fahmy, Aida Fahmy ((voice)), Mahmoud Masaoud ((voice)), Khaled ElZahaby ((voice)) and Adel Khalaf ((voice)).