Goha (1959)
Overview
As far as can be determined, Goha was Tunisia's first entry in the Cannes Film Festival. Omar Sharif stars as a naïve young man who is taken for granted by friends and family. Little do they know that he has more intelligence, tenacity and imagination than all of them put together. The story takes an unexpectedly dramatic turn when the man falls in love with the young wife of his village's elderly "wise man". Based on an ancient Tunisian folk tale, Goha boasts impressive production values and sure-handed direction (by Jacques Baratier).
Cast
Omar Sharif
Goha
Lauro Gazzolo
Taj-el-Ouloum
Gabriel Jabbour
Sayed Khamis
Daniel Emilfork
L'aveugle Ibrahim
Zohra Faiza
Farideh
Claudia Cardinale
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