Goha

• Drama

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).

Director

Jacques Baratier

Released

May 6, 1959

Status

Released

Country

Tunisia, France

Studio

Films Franco-Africains, Secrétariat d'État à l'information du Gouvernement Tunisien

Language

Arabic