Habibi(2011)
حبيبي راسك خربان
Habibi Synopsis
Two students in the West Bank are forced to return home to Gaza, where their love defies tradition. To reach his lover, Qays graffitis poetry across town. A modern retelling of the famous ancient Sufi parable Majnun Layla.
Habibi (2011) is a drama and romance film directed by Susan Youssef, released on September 4, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Maisa Abd Elhadi, Qais Nashif, Yosef Abu Wardeh and Amer Khalil. Viewers rate it 4.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Susan Youssef
- Writers:
- Susan Youssef
- Cinematographer:
- PJ Raval
- Composer:
- Menno Cruijsen
- Status:
- Released
Habibi (2011) Trailer
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Habibi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maisa Abd Elhadi
as Layla
Qais Nashif
as Qays
- Yosef Abu Wardeh
Yosef Abu Wardeh
as Al-Mahdi
- Amer Khalil
Amer Khalil
as Qays' Father
- Jihad Al-Khattib
Jihad Al-Khattib
as Walid
- Basel Husseini
Basel Husseini
as Hitham
- Najwa Mubarki
Najwa Mubarki
as Leyla's Mother
- Suhell Nafar
Suhell Nafar
as Fisherman
- Tamer Nafar
Tamer Nafar
as Fisherman
- Feras Nour
Feras Nour
as Nawfal
- Sami Said
Sami Said
as Izz Edine
Key crew
Directed by Susan Youssef, written by Susan Youssef.
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Habibi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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Habibi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Habibi online?
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Who stars in Habibi?
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The main cast of Habibi (2011) includes Maisa Abd Elhadi, Qais Nashif, Yosef Abu Wardeh, Amer Khalil and Jihad Al-Khattib. The film was directed by Susan Youssef. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Habibi released?
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Habibi was released on September 4, 2011 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Habibi worth watching?
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Habibi (2011) holds an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Habibi?
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