Movie

Dreams of the City

★ 7.0(9)19842h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Mohammad Malas
Release date: 1984-01-02
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: Arabic
Status: Released
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Studio: المؤسسة العامة للسينما

About Dreams of the City

Dreams of the City is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mohammad Malas, starring Rafiq Subaie, Yasmine Khlat and Bassel Abiad. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dreams of the City in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Dib moves with his younger brother and their mother from his home town of Quneitra to Damascus after the death of his father. The children’s grandfather, who was known for his tyranny, reluctantly agrees to shelter the grieving family, and tries to force his daughter to marry again. The magic of the city of Damascus takes over the conscience. Dib, whose main concern has become discovering all the secrets of this city, is driven by his heart full of dreams, but he sees nothing in his life except humiliation and cruelty. The fragrance of childhood dies in Dib's heart, as he grows up in light of the political fluctuations that prevailed in the fifties (the end of the military dictatorship in Syria at that time, the nationalization of the Suez Canal, Nasser’s rise to power in Cairo, and Egyptian-Syrian unity in 1958), so that his rosy childhood dreams were shattered on the rocks of cruelty and violence. The city's dreams turn into a nightmare..

Cast

Rafiq Subaie

Yasmine Khlat

Bassel Abiad

Talhat Hamdy

Naji Jabr

Ayman Zeidan

Rajaa Qutarsh

Hassan Dakkak

Hicham Khchefati

Adnan Barakat

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dreams of the City in Italy?+

Dreams of the City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dreams of the City on Netflix?+

Dreams of the City is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Dreams of the City?+

Dreams of the City has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Dreams of the City?+

Dreams of the City stars Rafiq Subaie, Yasmine Khlat, Bassel Abiad, Talhat Hamdy and Naji Jabr.

When did Dreams of the City come out?+

Dreams of the City is a 1984 movie directed by Mohammad Malas.

What genre is Dreams of the City?+

Dreams of the City is Drama film.

Who directed Dreams of the City?+

Dreams of the City was directed by Mohammad Malas.