Marina of the Zabbaleen
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Engi Wassef
Rob Hauer
Nicholas Martin
Michiel Neuman
Engi Wassef
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
In the sandy villages outside Cairo, the Zabbaleen eke out a living recycling the flood of waste pouring out of the most populous area on the African continent. But one girl six-year-old named Marina dreams of a better life.
Director
Engi Wassef
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Miscellaneous Notes
Winner of the Muhr Arabic Documentaries Second Prize at the 2008 Dubai International Film Festival.
Released in United States Fall September 9, 2009
Released in United States September 9, 2009
Shown at Dubai International Film Festival (Muhr Arabic Documentary) December 11-18, 2008.
Shown at Tribeca Film Festival (Discovery) April 23-May 4, 2008.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Nonfiction Features of 2008) September 25-October 10, 2008.
color
dialogue Arabic, subtitled English
rtg MPAA NONE.
Released in United States Fall September 9, 2009
Released in United States September 9, 2009 (New York City)
