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Thursday, July 24, 2008

Bab'Aziz - The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul

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Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 60% - Fresh
Theatrical Performance
Total US Gross $75,804
Released February 8, 2008 (exclusive)
Keywords Foreign Language
Distributed by Typecast Releasing
Source Original Screenplay
Major Genre Drama
Country Switzerland, Hungary, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Iran
Production Method Live Action
Creative Type Contemporary Fiction

Synopsis

The movie begins with the story of a blind dervish named Bab’Aziz and his spirited granddaughter, Ishtar. Together they wander the desert in search of a great reunion of dervishes that takes place just once every thirty years. With faith as their only guide, the two journey for days through the expansive, barren landscape. To keep Ishtar entertained, Bab’Aziz relays the ancient tale of a prince who relinquished his realm in order to remain next to a small pool in the desert, staring into its depths while contemplating his soul. As the tale of the prince unfolds, the two encounter other travelers with stories of their own--including Osman, who longs for the beautiful woman he met at the bottom of a well, and Zaid, who searches for the ravishing young woman who fled from him after being seduced by his songs.

Weekend Chart Record

DateRank Gross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
2/8/2008 83 $3,286   1 $3,286 $3,286 3
2/15/2008 82 $4,832 +47.05% 2 $2,416 $9,665 10
2/22/2008 85 $5,027 +4.04% 2 $2,514 $16,516 17
3/14/2008 99 $3,592   1 $3,592 $24,439 38
3/21/2008 109 $1,333 -62.89% 2 $667 $27,692 45
4/4/2008 95 $5,782   2 $2,891 $34,282 59
4/11/2008 96 $5,341 -7.63% 2 $2,671 $42,925 66
4/18/2008 106 $2,842 -46.79% 1 $2,842 $47,893 73
4/25/2008 116 $2,111 -25.72% 1 $2,111 $51,908 80
5/2/2008 124 $802 -62.01% 1 $802 $53,997 87
5/9/2008 135 $381 -52.49% 1 $381 $55,084 94
5/16/2008 102 $2,586 +578.74% 2 $1,293 $57,670 101
5/23/2008 111 $592 -77.11% 1 $592 $58,948 108
5/30/2008 103 $1,327 +124.16% 2 $664 $60,796 115
6/6/2008 117 $283 -78.67% 1 $283 $62,176 122
6/13/2008 115 $839 +196.47% 2 $420 $63,093 129
6/20/2008 94 $3,069 +265.79% 1 $3,069 $66,333 136
6/27/2008 93 $1,801 -41.32% 1 $1,801 $70,087 143
7/4/2008 96 $831 -53.86% 1 $831 $71,630 150
7/11/2008 96 $1,270 +52.83% 1 $1,270 $73,627 157
7/18/2008 93 $1,347 +6.06% 2 $674 $75,804 164

Daily Chart Record

DateRank Gross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossDays
5/26/2008 91 $139   1 $139 $59,087 109

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