Baby Arabia
Originally released in 2010. Baby Arabia is a documentary/music film. directed by Kaveenipol Ketprasit. At just 74 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jameelah Boonmalerd, Supachai Luanwong, and Suriyah Madtorhead
Synopsis
Baby Arabia follows one of the oldest Thai-Muslim bands specializing in the subcultural genre of Arab-Malay music - the bouncy ethnic cross-pollination of Arabian melodies, Malay throbs, Thai Luke-thoong kicks, and a bit of Latin tempo. We meet Geh, founder of the band who taught himself to play the accordion 35 year ago. Geh is joined by Umar, a former Koran teacher and now a guitarist with a knack for Egyptian numbers. Fronting their band is Jamilah, a husky-voiced, humble diva who teaches the Koran during the day and sings Arabic songs at night while wondering if the world of melody can be both faith-bound and joyously secular.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TH
Production Companies
- Walad Dorleen Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baby Arabia about?
Baby Arabia follows one of the oldest Thai-Muslim bands specializing in the subcultural genre of Arab-Malay music - the bouncy ethnic cross-pollination of Arabian melodies, Malay throbs, Thai Luke-...
Who directed Baby Arabia?
Baby Arabia was directed by Kaveenipol Ketprasit.
How long is Baby Arabia?
Baby Arabia has a runtime of 1 hours and 14 minutes (74 minutes total).
When was Baby Arabia released?
Baby Arabia was released on September 1, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Baby Arabia?
The main cast of Baby Arabia includes Jameelah Boonmalerd, Supachai Luanwong, Suriyah Madtorhead, Umar Noraheem.