Movie Description

Waiting for Abou Zayd

(2010)

Overview

"Nasr Hamed Abou Zayd is not Godot, and the expectation promised by the title is misleading: this great gentleman is present in almost every shot. Who is he? An Egyptian Muslim theologian of international reputation, he has published exegeses of the Koran which led to his being condemned for apostasy. Exile, forced divorce from his wife Ibtihal Younes since his marriage was subject to annulment, separation from his son, such are the consequences of his writings. But Abou Zayd has not given up, residing in Leiden in the Netherlands, he continues, always on the road, to give conferences, to explain with great serenity his positions in public debates, on television, etc. C It is this particularly impressive dedication that Mohammad Ali Atassi's camera recorded over a period of six years.

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Original TitleWaiting for Abou Zayd

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2010-01-01

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 22m

Homepagehttps://www.film-documentaire.fr/4DACTION/w_fiche_film/29080_0

Production CompaniesPostoffice

Genres

  • Documentary