Bab'Aziz(2006)
بابا عزیز
To find the beloved, one must have faith
Bab'Aziz Synopsis
The story of a blind dervish named Bab'Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every thirty years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape.
Bab'Aziz (2006) is a drama film directed by Nacer Khemir, released on November 15, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Parviz Shahinkhou, Golshifteh Farahani, Maryam Hamid and Hossein Panahi. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 49 ratings.
- Director:
- Nacer Khemir
- Writers:
- Nacer Khemir, Tonino Guerra
- Producers:
- Cyriac Auriol, Alireza Shojanoori
- Cinematographer:
- Mahmoud Kalari
- Composer:
- Armand Amar
- Production:
- Les Films du Requin, Zephyr Films, Pegasos Film, Behnegar, Hannibal Films, Inforg Studio, Farabi Cinema
- Status:
- Released
Bab'Aziz (2006) Trailer
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Bab'Aziz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Parviz Shahinkhou
as Bab'Aziz
Golshifteh Farahani
as Nour
- Maryam Hamid
Maryam Hamid
as Ishtar
Hossein Panahi
as Red Dervish
Nessim Khaloul
as Zaid
Mohamed Grayaâ
as Osman
- Jahansooz Fooladi
Jahansooz Fooladi
Key crew
Directed by Nacer Khemir, written by Nacer Khemir and Tonino Guerra, produced by Cyriac Auriol and Alireza Shojanoori.
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Bab'Aziz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 49 ratings.
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Bab'Aziz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bab'Aziz online?
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Bab'Aziz (2006) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bab'Aziz?
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The main cast of Bab'Aziz (2006) includes Parviz Shahinkhou, Golshifteh Farahani, Maryam Hamid, Hossein Panahi and Nessim Khaloul. The film was directed by Nacer Khemir. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bab'Aziz released?
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Bab'Aziz was released on November 15, 2006 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Bab'Aziz worth watching?
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Bab'Aziz (2006) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 49 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bab'Aziz?
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Yes. The official Bab'Aziz trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.