Plot — What is The Arab about?
Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to 1942. He claims to be the brother of ‘the Arab’ killed in a story told in one of the most famous novels of the 20th century, ‘The Stranger’ by Albert Camus. An Arab with an erased name: Moussa. Through anger, assertions, details, and confidences, Haroun finally convinces the journalist to listen to his story. His confession is a cry of freedom and distress—but above all, a cry of revolt: against an abusive mother, against a country that failed to achieve true independence, against a book, and against a famous French writer.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2026 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | AR |
| Runtime | 106 min |
The Arab — FAQ
Is The Arab worth watching? Haroun is an old bachelor who has lived in Oran for several years. A retired civil servant, he leads a reclusive life until the day he meets Kamel in a bar—a journalist to whom he tells an incredible story dating back to
Who directed The Arab? Directed by Malek Bensmaïl.
Who is in the cast of The Arab? It stars Ahmed Benaissa, Hiam Abbass, Dali Benssalah, Nabil Asli, Amina Ben Ismaïl, Grégoire Monsaingeon and more.
Where can I stream The Arab? Streaming availability for The Arab is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Arab release? It released in 2026.
