Al Kameen
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Directed by | Pierre Morel |
Written by | Brandon Birtell, Kurtis Birtell |
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 company | |
Distributed by | Vox Distribution |
Release date | November 25, 2021 |
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]
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
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- ^ 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.
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- ^ 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. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "التغيير برس : أحداث ومشاهد حقيقية للمعركة التي يتحدث عنها فلم " الكمين " الإماراتي". al-tagheerpress.com التغيير برس (in Arabic). Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Image Nation AD and AGC International release teaser for 'Al Kameen'". Eye of Arabia. 2021-10-14. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Trailer drops for director Pierre Morel's action film based on UAE soldiers' ambush". Arab News. 2021-11-08. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- ^ "Trailer drops for director Pierre Morel's action film based on UAE soldiers' ambush". theforeigncode.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "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.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "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. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
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