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'''''The United''''' ([[Arabic language|Arabic]]: المتحدين) is a 2012 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]].
'''''The United''''' ([[Arabic language|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]].


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The United
Directed byAmin Matalqa
Produced byRachel Gandin
StarringWaleed Zuaiter
Farouk Al-Fishawy
Bosaina
Amir Scandar
CinematographyRay Peschke,
Edited byDebbie Berman
Music byOmar Fadel
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic

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.

Synopsis

The film tells the story of a down-and-out Egyptian soccer coach, his former superstar player, and his determined granddaughter as they gather a team of the best youth soccer players from around the Arab world.

Release

As of October 2012, the release date of The United remained uncertain, due to ongoing instability in the Middle Eastern region.

References

  • Wylie, Shannon. "Disney's First Arabic Film". Ahlan Live. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  • Najeh, Hassan. "Jordanian cinema strides resolute into the future". Variety. Retrieved 1 April 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  • "Arabian Mice". GOOD.IS. Retrieved 8 January 2009.