Facing Mecca(2017)
Facing Mecca Synopsis
Pensioner Roli comes to Fareed's assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully simple answer.
Facing Mecca (2017) is a drama film directed by Jan-Eric Mack, released on June 21, 2017 with a runtime of 25m. It stars Jay Abdo, Ali Al-Fatlawi, Rolf Brügger and Sarah Bürge. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jan-Eric Mack
- Writers:
- Jan-Eric Mack, Anna Schinz
- Producers:
- Joël Jent
- Production:
- Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion, SRF
- Status:
- Released
Facing Mecca Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jay Abdo
Jay Abdo
as Fareed
- Ali Al-Fatlawi
Ali Al-Fatlawi
as Translator
- Rolf Brügger
Rolf Brügger
as Municipal Council
- Sarah Bürge
Sarah Bürge
as Municipal Council
- Irene Eichenberger
Irene Eichenberger
as Municipal Council
- Enver Fazliji
Enver Fazliji
as Islamic Mortician
Peter Freiburghaus
as Roli
Rahel Hubacher
as Cashier
- Merav Ibrahim
Merav Ibrahim
as Yara
- Saya Ibrahim
Saya Ibrahim
as Israa
- Nina Iseli
Nina Iseli
as Municipal Council
- Christoph Lanz
Christoph Lanz
as Geomatician
Key crew
Directed by Jan-Eric Mack, written by Jan-Eric Mack and Anna Schinz, produced by Joël Jent.
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Facing Mecca Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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Facing Mecca – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Facing Mecca online?
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Facing Mecca (2017) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Facing Mecca?
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The main cast of Facing Mecca (2017) includes Jay Abdo, Ali Al-Fatlawi, Rolf Brügger, Sarah Bürge and Irene Eichenberger. The film was directed by Jan-Eric Mack. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Facing Mecca released?
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Facing Mecca was released on June 21, 2017 and runs for 25m.
Is Facing Mecca worth watching?
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Facing Mecca (2017) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.