Product Details

• Actors: Mohammed Belfquin, Sondos Belhassen, Paul Bowles, Sam Cox, Samir Guesmi
• Directors: Frieder Schlaich, Irene von Alberti
• Writers: Paul Bowles, Frieder Schlaich, Irene von Alberti
• Producers: Frieder Schlaich, Irene von Alberti
• Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: Arabic, English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish, German
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Facets
• DVD Release Date: July 25, 2006
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000FMGTRQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,900 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Paul Bowles: Halfmoon" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

Editorial Reviews

The exotic world of expatriate American writer Paul Bowles (THE SHELTERING SKY), artistic colleague of Beat poets and writers such as Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs, is brought to the screen in this beautifully photographed anthology based on three of his short stories. Bowles introduces each story and narrates the first, "Merkala Beach," about the grim friendship between two youths, one a drunkard and the other a pothead. In "Call at Corazon," a newlywed couple journey up the Amazon, which sorely tests their already shaky marriage. "Allal" is the tale of a Moroccan boy who merges his soul with that of a cobra. Each haunting, enigmatic tale captures the essence of Bowles’ vision of humanity and his love of strange, colorful locales. Special features include a companion CD featuring music composed by Bowles and readings of his works by the author.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully rendered Bowles stories..., August 27, 2001

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This review is from: Halfmoon [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Superb. If you are aware of Paul Bolwes' literary achievements (if you're not it's time you were) don't miss this excellent film version of three of his best short stories. Narrated by Bowles himself, wonderful on-location filming will have you mopping jungle sweat from your forehead and Moroccan sand from your eyes. Acting, directing, music all no less brilliant than Bowles enchanting storytelling. I'll list this as one of the top ten best films in the world.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully rendered Bowles stories..., August 27, 2001

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mo sandel (austin, tx United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Halfmoon [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Superb. If you are aware of Paul Bolwes' literary achievements (if you're not it's time you were) don't miss this excellent film version of three of his best short stories. Narrated by Bowles himself, wonderful on-location filming will have you mopping jungle sweat from your forehead and Moroccan sand from your eyes. Acting, directing, music all no less brilliant than Bowles enchanting storytelling. I'll list this as one of the top ten best films in the world.