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Al Kameen
File:Al Kameen Movie Cover.png
Directed byPierre Morel
Written byBrandon Birtell, Kurtis Birtell
Produced byAGC Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi
StarringMarwan Abdulla Saleh, Khalifa Al Jassem, Mohammed Ahmed as Sergeant Al Hindasi
Music byHarry Gregson-Williams
Production
company
Distributed byVox Distribution
Release date
November 25, 2021
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
LanguageArabic

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]

Principal photography took place in the United Arab Emirates.[5] The film was released on November 25, 2021.[1][6] 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][7][8][9]

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[10]
  • Saeed AlHarsh  as Captain Saeed Al Shehhi

Production

Harry Gregson-Williams composed the film’s musical score.[11] Drone filming was provided by Airscope Drones.[12][13]

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.[14] It was produced by AGC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi.[2][15]

History

A 42-second teaser for the film was released in October 2021[14][16] and official trailer released on November 8, 2021.[17][18][19]

The film opened on November 25, 2021 in UAE and was the 5th biggest opening of 2021.[2] It has had more than 170,000 cinema admissions since its release, making it the most successful Emirati and Arabic-language movie in the UAE.[20][21]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Watch: 'Taken' director's Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' coming in November". The National. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  2. ^ a b c d Wiseman, Andreas (2021-12-01). "Pierre Morel Action Film 'Al Kameen' Smashes UAE Box Office Records". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b "All-Emirati lead cast to topline action packed film". www.gulftoday.ae. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ "'Taken' director makes UAE-backed film about Yemen war". Middle East Eye. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  7. ^ "Director Pierre Morel says his Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' is about brotherhood". The National. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  8. ^ "The Makers of "Al-Kameen": A National Cinematic Experience in Our Journey - Pledge Times". 2021-11-24. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ حمود, ناهد (2021-10-13). "سالم التميمي: «الكمين» دراما تجسد شجاعة جنودنا البواسل". صحيفة الرؤية (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  11. ^ "Harry Gregson-Williams Scoring Pierre Morel's 'Al Kameen' ('The Ambush') | Film Music Reporter". Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  12. ^ "Airscope Drones - The Ambush Movie". airscope.ae. Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "التغيير برس : أحداث ومشاهد حقيقية للمعركة التي يتحدث عنها فلم " الكمين " الإماراتي". al-tagheerpress.com التغيير برس (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ a b "First teaser for upcoming Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' ("The Ambush")". www.movingimagemiddleeast.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  15. ^ "Emirati action film 'Al Kameen' to release on November 25". BroadcastPro ME. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  16. ^ "Image Nation AD and AGC International release teaser for 'Al Kameen'". Eye of Arabia. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  17. ^ "Trailer drops for director Pierre Morel's action film based on UAE soldiers' ambush". Arab News. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  18. ^ "Trailer drops for director Pierre Morel's action film based on UAE soldiers' ambush". theforeigncode.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ "The professionalism and valor of our armed forces deserve a lot of literature and cinematic works!!". Eg24 News. 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ "Emirati film 'Al Kameen' breaks records in the UAE". The National. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
  21. ^ "Al Kameen: UAE's Yemen war film rides nationalist fervour to break records". Middle East Eye. 2021-12-02. Retrieved 2021-12-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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