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Carioca

  • Carioca
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2009
Format : Feature
Running time : 60 (in minutes)

A cinematic tribute to Tahia Carioca has been long overdue. Veteran documentary filmmaker Nabiha Lotfy takes up the challenge in this rare treat. Wrongly described as the Arab world's Marilyn Monroe, Carioca was not only a pioneering dancer and actress, she was also a rebel and a militant.

by Nabiha Lotfy, Egypt 2009, 60 mins

2009 | MIEFF, Abu Dhabi
* DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
* WORLD PREMIERE

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