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Nicolas Cazale, Mohammed Majd, Jacky Nercessian, Malika Mesrar El Hadaoui, Gina Ognianova ... see more see more... , Kamel Belgahsi , Atik Mohamed , Francois Baroni , Krassi Kpacu , Mohamed Majd , Ghina Ognianova , Kamel Belghazi

A father/son road trip highlights the deep generational and cultural gaps between a modern young Arab preparing for his college entrance exams in France and his devoutly religious father who has deman... read more read more...ded that his son drive him to Mecca in an intensely emotional drama from director Ismaël Ferroukhi. Réda (Nicolas Cazale) is determined to better himself by pursuing a higher education. When Réda's headstrong father arrives demanding that his son drive him to Mecca for a religious pilgrimage, the troubled young man's resentment towards grows more powerful than ever as a result of the elder's demand for respect for both himself and his journey. Now, as the reluctant pair wind their way from France to Saudi Arabia, the bond shared between them will be tested and their lives forever changed. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 48 min.

Directed by: Ismael Ferroukhi

Release Date: April 8, 2005

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DVD Release Date: March 28, 2006

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  • March 22, 2011
    I was expecting the father and son to grow together over the course of their journey. I believe that was the intent of the film maker. I kept waiting, but very little true understanding developed between them. They didnt seem to move much further in their relationship than when t... read morehe movie began. Not a bad movie, but definitely not very exciting...
  • February 8, 2007
    I can't believe this film is on here! Fair play.
  • December 26, 2006
    Sweeping, epic, amazing. As pilgrims approach Mecca, it seems like the whole world is heading to the same place. Beautiful movie.

Critic Reviews


Don Willmott
July 16, 2006
Don Willmott, Filmcritic.com

a story told on both the largest and smallest scales. It's fascinating both ways. Full Review

Rich Cline
September 30, 2005
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

Dares to confront spiritual hot topics like the collision between Islam and the West ... in a refreshingly balanced, understanding way. Full Review

John A. Nesbit
June 29, 2005
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

the film's final scenes in Mecca are truly awe-inspiring Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
March 23, 2005
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Explores the experiences of a devout Muslim and his secular adolescent son as they drive through seven countries on the pilgrimage to Mecca. Full Review

Ed Gonzalez
March 11, 2005
Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine

Old man good, young man bad -- I get it already! Full Review

April 1, 2006
Empire Magazine

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November 16, 2011
Time Out

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June 24, 2006
Time Out

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October 11, 2005
BBC

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