Al Kameen
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Directed by | Pierre Morel |
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Produced by | AGC Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi |
Starring | Marwan Abdulla Saleh, Khalifa Al Jassem, Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi |
Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
Production companies | AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi |
Distributed by | Vox Distribution |
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Country | United Arab Emirates |
Language | Arabic |
Al Kameen (الكمين in Arabic, meaning "The Ambush") is a 2021 Emirati action-war film directed by Pierre Morel and written by Brandon Birtell and Kurtis Birtell.[1][2] The film is based on the true story of a 2018 ambush situation involving Emirati soldiers and insurgents.[1][3][4] As of December 2021, it is highest-grossing Emirati and Arabic-language film ever in the UAE.[5]
Principal photography took place in the United Arab Emirates.[6] The film was released on November 25, 2021.[1][7] It is produced by AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi and theatrically distributed by Vox Distribution.[2]
Plot[]
During the Yemen War, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces soldiers based in Mocha are deployed on a mission. In the middle of a routine patrol, Emirati soldiers Ali Al-mismari, Bilal Al Saadi, and Al Hindasi are trapped in a valley by rebel combatants. In response, another squad of Emirati soldiers conducts a rescue mission to rescue their compatriots.[4][8][9][10]
Cast[]
- Marwan Abdulla Saleh as Sergeant Ali Al-mismari[4]
- Khalifa Al Jassem as Warrant Officer Bilal Al Saadi[4]
- Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi[4]
- Mansoor Alfeeli as Colonel Jamal Al Khatri
- Khalifa Albahri as Al Sayari
- Ibrahim Almusharaakh as Mansoor
- Hassan Yousuf as Abdulla Alblooshi
- Abdullah Bin Heider as Colonel Almazroui
- Ghanim Nasser as Opposition Leader
- Salem Altamimi as Sergeant Salem[11]
- Saeed AlHarsh as Captain Saeed Al Shehhi
Production[]
Harry Gregson-Williams composed the film’s musical score.[12] Drone filming was provided by Airscope Drones.[13][14]
Al Kameen was filmed by a 400-member crew and cast, making it the largest Arabic-language feature film production filmed in the GCC.[3][4] The film’s crew included a team of Emirati filmmakers and cultural consultants, including directors Hana Kazim, Talal Al Asmani, Aliwiya Thani and Alia AlQemzi.[15] It was produced by AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi.[2][16]
Release[]
The film opened on November 25, 2021 in UAE and became the biggest opening of 2021[2] and highest-grossing Emirati and Arabic-language film ever in the UAE.[5][17][18]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Watch: 'Taken' director's Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' coming in November". The National. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b c d Wiseman, Andreas (2021-12-01). "Pierre Morel Action Film 'Al Kameen' Smashes UAE Box Office Records". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2021-12-01. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b "All-Emirati lead cast to topline action packed film". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b c d e f Vivarelli, Nick (2021-10-14). "Stuart Ford's AGC and Image Nation Abu Dhabi Unveil Teaser for 'The Ambush,' Largest Arab Film Shot in UAE". Variety. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (2021-12-01). "Pierre Morel Action Film 'Al Kameen' Smashes UAE Box Office Records". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas; Goldbart, Max; Grater, Tom (2021-10-13). "AGC & Image Nation Action Pic First Teaser; Studiocanal Ends NBCU Deal; APSA Noms; David Jason Doc — Global Briefs". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "'Taken' director makes UAE-backed film about Yemen war". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Director Pierre Morel says his Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' is about brotherhood". The National. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "The Makers of "Al-Kameen": A National Cinematic Experience in Our Journey - Pledge Times". 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ Mohanna, Dima (2021-11-08). "إصدار العرض النهائي للفيلم الإماراتي "الكمين" استعداداً لعرضه في دور السينما في 25 نوفمبر". IGN الشرق الأوسط (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ حمود, ناهد (2021-10-13). "سالم التميمي: "الكمين" دراما تجسد شجاعة جنودنا البواسل". صحيفة الرؤية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Harry Gregson-Williams Scoring Pierre Morel's 'Al Kameen' ('The Ambush') | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Airscope Drones - The Ambush Movie". airscope.ae. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "التغيير برس : أحداث ومشاهد حقيقية للمعركة التي يتحدث عنها فلم " الكمين " الإماراتي". al-tagheerpress.com التغيير برس (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "First teaser for upcoming Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' ("The Ambush")". www.movingimagemiddleeast.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' to release on November 25". BroadcastPro ME. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Emirati film 'Al Kameen' breaks records in the UAE". The National. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Al Kameen: UAE's Yemen war film rides nationalist fervour to break records". Middle East Eye. 2021-12-02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- 2021 films
- Arabic-language films
- 2020s Arabic-language films
- Emirati films
- Films directed by Pierre Morel
- War films
- 2021 action films