Jordan

Theeb (2014)

In the Ottoman province of Hijaz during World War I, a young Bedouin boy experiences a greatly hastened coming-of-age as he embarks on a perilous desert journey to guide a British officer to his secret destination.  

Directed by Naji Abou Nowar

Jordan / United Arab Emirates / Qatar / UK co-production

Nominated for Best Foreign Movie in Oscars; lost to Saul fia / Son of Saul (Hungary).

Nominated for Best Film Not in the English Language in BAFTA; lost to Relatos salvajes / Wild Tales (Argentina)

Won Jury Prize for Best Cinematography and Artistic Direction in Cairo Film Festival.

Won Venice Horizons Award - Best Director in Venice Film Festival.