The Wedding of Zein
1976
Everyone in his village believes that Zein is a simpleton, a half-wit, an amiable buffoon. Thus, his braying laughter and public declarations of love for village maidens only win laughter rather than anger, beatings or worse. However, Haneen, a wandering Muslim holy man, perceives something more in this figure of fun: genuine piety and an inner radiance, marked by a powerful spiritual intelligence. One other person sees more in Zein than most do- the beautiful, pious and sedate young girl in the village.
Director:
Khalid Al Siddiq
Writers:
Khalid Al Siddiq, Al-Tayyib Salih
Production:
N/A
Country:
Kuwait
