Movie

The Gate of the Sun

★ 6.5(6)20044h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Yousry Nasrallah
Release date: 2004-05-18
Runtime: 4h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Egypt
Studio: ARTE France Cinéma

About The Gate of the Sun

The Gate of the Sun is a 2004 movie in the War, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Yousry Nasrallah, starring Hiam Abbass, Rim Turkhi and Béatrice Dalle. It has a runtime of 4 hours 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Gate of the Sun in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Yousry Nasrallah's powerful adaptation of Lebanese writer Elias Khoury's epic novel of fifty years of Palestinian dispossession, exile, and resistance. The film follows the flight of Younes, his wife Nahila, and those around them, from their village in northern Palestine to a refugee camp in Lebanon. Some vow to continue the struggle, most simply struggle to survive. Unsparingly detailing the impact of the nakba (disaster) on Palestinian life and society and the refugees' often-contentious relationship with their reluctant Lebanese hosts, Gate of the Sun spans generations, mixing personal stories with historical events.

Cast

Hiam Abbass

Um Youness

Rim Turkhi

Nahila

Béatrice Dalle

Catherine

Orwa Nyrabia

Youness

Bassem Samra

Interrogateur

Darina Al Joundi

Femme fantôme

Hussein Abou Seada

Colonel Mehdi

Fadi Abi Samra

Dr. Amgad

Ahmad Al Ahmad

Adnan

Antoine Balabane

Georges

Nadera Omran

Um Hasan

Bassel Khayyat

Khaleel

Themes & keywords

palestine

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Gate of the Sun in Canada?+

The Gate of the Sun is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Gate of the Sun on Netflix?+

The Gate of the Sun is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Gate of the Sun?+

The Gate of the Sun has a runtime of 4 hours 38 minutes (278 minutes).

Who stars in The Gate of the Sun?+

The Gate of the Sun stars Hiam Abbass, Rim Turkhi, Béatrice Dalle, Orwa Nyrabia and Bassem Samra.

When did The Gate of the Sun come out?+

The Gate of the Sun is a 2004 movie directed by Yousry Nasrallah.

What genre is The Gate of the Sun?+

The Gate of the Sun is War, Romance, Drama and History film.

Who directed The Gate of the Sun?+

The Gate of the Sun was directed by Yousry Nasrallah.