The Dove's Lost Necklace (1992)
This second feature in Nacer Khemir's Desert Trilogy is a visually ravishing folktale reminiscent of "The Thousand and One Nights." The story revolves around Hassan, who is studying Arabic calligraphy from a grand master. Coming across a fragment of manuscript, Hassan goes in search of the missing pieces, believing that once he finds them, he will learn the secrets of love. With the help of Zin, a lovers’ go-between, he meets the beautiful Aziz, Princess of Samarkand. After encountering wars, a battle between false prophets and an ancient curse, he learns that an entire lifetime would not suffice for him to learn the many dimensions of love.
Released: Dec 17, 1992
Runtime: 86 minutes
Stars: Navin Chowdhry, Walid Arakji, Ninar Esber, Noureddine Kasbaoui, Jamil Joudi, Sonia Hochlaff
Crew: Nacer Khemir (Director), Nacer Khemir (Writer), Georges Barsky (Director of Photography), Denise de Casabianca (Editor), Kahéna Attia (Editor)