Arbaa' Banat

Produced in 2008

Film Information

Festival Edition 2008 - Edition 8

Section Competition

Director Hussein al Hulaybi

Country Bahrain

Duration 105 min

Language Arabic (English subtitles)

Category Feature Competition 2008

Producer Bassam Thawadi

Screenplay Hussein al Hulaybi, Hanadi al Chehabi

Cast Hiba al Dari, Souad Ali, Khaled Foud, Epissamel al Ataoui, Shaima Janahi, Basil Hussein, Dareen el Chaikh

Genre Drama

Synopsis

Four girls from different backgrounds become friends by coincidence. They decide to start a car wash service to solve their money problems. Along the way, they face criticism and discouragement from peers. This movie tackles women's rights and how they challenge old customs and prejudices. It also highlights the role of the small and medium enterprises that should help unemployed young people to find decent jobs.

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Arbaa' Banat