Melodrama Habibi | ميلودراما حبيبي
Directed by Hani TambaFrance, Lebanon - 2008 - Color - 98’ - Arabic and French with subtitles With Patrick Chesnais, Pierrette Katrib, Gabriel Yammine, Julia Kassar
Synopsis
In the 1970′s, Bruno Caprice was briefly successful with his first and only hit single, “Quand tu t’en vas”. Completely forgotten today, he earns a living as a receptionist in a luxury hotel in Paris. After breaking up with his girlfriend, Bruno has the blues. But an unexpected phone call changes his life. A rich Lebanese businessman wants him to come sing in Beirut. In Lebanon, his song is still on people’s minds…
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Hani Tamba was born in Beirut. He studied graphic design in the UK and worked as a freelance illustrator in London for many years before moving on to directing. His film After Shave (2004) won the French “Cesar” for Best Short Feature in 2006 as well as numerous awards at festivals around the world. He has just completed his first full-length feature “Melodrama Habibi” (aka: Une Chanson dans la Tete) to be released in France and Belgium on August 13th 2008.
Filmography
open- 2000:
- Mabrouk Again
- 2002 :
- Du poil de la bête…
- 2005 :
- After Shave (Beyrouth après-rasage)
- 2008 :
- Melodrama Habibi
festivals & awards
open- 2009 :
- Seattle International Film Festival
- Official Selection
- 2008 :
- Brussels International Film Festival:
- Audience Award
- Dubai International Film Festival:
- Arabian Nights Selection
MC Distribution rights
openMiddle East & North Africa (excluding GCC countries)