Crossing the Seventh Gate
Originally released in 2017. Crossing the Seventh Gate is a documentary film. directed by Ali Essafi. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ahmed Bouanani, Naïma Saoudi, and Touda Bouanani
Synopsis
Ali Essafi visited Bouanani three years before the latter’s death. The filmmaker, poet and novelist who also made drawings was leading a reclusive life in a remote village with his wife Naïma and many cats, living in the midst of huge piles of books and manuscripts.
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- Original Language
- AR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossing the Seventh Gate about?
Ali Essafi visited Bouanani three years before the latter’s death. The filmmaker, poet and novelist who also made drawings was leading a reclusive life in a remote village with his wife Naïma an...
Who directed Crossing the Seventh Gate?
Crossing the Seventh Gate was directed by Ali Essafi.
How long is Crossing the Seventh Gate?
Crossing the Seventh Gate has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Crossing the Seventh Gate released?
Crossing the Seventh Gate was released on February 12, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crossing the Seventh Gate?
The main cast of Crossing the Seventh Gate includes Ahmed Bouanani, Naïma Saoudi, Touda Bouanani, Ali Essafi.