The United (2012)
December 1, 2012Release Date
Plot.
A legendary Egyptian football coach is brought back from retirement by his former star player to train a team of pan-Arab misfits in Jordan to compete against France in order to secure funding for their football academy. Written by Nizar Wattad
Where to Watch.
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Cast & Crew.
Farouq Al Fishawy
Adli Abdulatif
Waleed Zuaiter
Waleed Zaki
Bosaina
Laila Abdelatif
Amin Matalqa
Director
Omar Fadel
Composer
Reinhart Peschke
Cinematographer
Debbie Berman
Editor
Amir Scandar
Fayek Bseiso
Hatem Al-Ahmar
Details.
Release DateDecember 1, 2012
StatusReleased
Wiki.
The United (Arabic: المتحدين) is an unreleased film produced by Touchstone Pictures. It was conceived as Disney's first ever Arabic-language film, intended primarily for Middle Eastern audiences. Produced by Rachel Gandin, The United was directed by Amin Matalqa, written by Nizar Wattad, and features performances from Farouk Al-Fishawy, Waleed Zuaiter, Bosaina, and Amir Scandar. It was shot in and around Amman, Jordan in January 2011 by veteran cinematographer Ray Peschke, and edited by Debbie Berman. In addition to an original score by composer, Omar Fadel, the United also features a vocal collaboration between three of the Arab world's best known rappers, Omar Offendum, Deeb, and Salah Edin.