Dégradé
Originally released in 2016. Dégradé is a comedy/drama film. directed by Tarzan Nasser. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hiam Abbass, Raya Khatib, and Manal Awad
Synopsis
A hot summer's day in the Gaza Strip. Today the electricity is on. Christine’s beauty salon is heaving with female clients: a bride-to-be, a pregnant woman, a bitter divorcée, a devout woman and a pill-popping addict. But their day of leisure is disrupted when gunfire breaks out across the street. A gangland family has stolen the lion from Gaza’s only zoo, and Hamas has decided it’s time to settle old scores. Stuck in the salon, with the prospect of death drawing ever nearer, the women start to unravel. How will the day end? Will they lose their lives for the sake of “liberating the lion”?
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Lebanon
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Abbout Productions
- Les Films du Tambour
- Made in Palestine Project
- Full House
- .Mille et Une. Films.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dégradé about?
A hot summer's day in the Gaza Strip. Today the electricity is on. Christine’s beauty salon is heaving with female clients: a bride-to-be, a pregnant woman, a bitter divorcée, a devout woman and...
Who directed Dégradé?
Dégradé was directed by Tarzan Nasser.
How long is Dégradé?
Dégradé has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Dégradé released?
Dégradé was released on April 27, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dégradé?
The main cast of Dégradé includes Hiam Abbass, Raya Khatib, Manal Awad, Mirna Sakhla, Maisa Abd Elhadi.