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Harem (film)

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Wikipedia article




'Harem' is a 1985 French romantic drama directed by Arthur Joff. It was filmed in Morocco, particularly El Jadida.[http://www.mackoo.com/Maroc/jadida.htm El Jadida, l'ancienne Mazagan - voyage au Maroc]

Plot



Diane Andrews is a haughty Wall Street floor trader without any romantic interests. One day, Sheikh Selim, the ruler of an oil-rich Gulf country, who has been tracking Diane has her drugged, kidnapped, and brought to his harem overseen by eunuch Massoud. Despite Diane's initial protests, as the two come to appreciate each other, they fall in love. Meanwhile, a series of events makes Selim realise that he can no longer rule his country and harem the way he and his ancestors used to do. Eventually, he takes the radical decision to evacuate his isolated castle.

Reception



'Harem' was nominated for five Csar Awards in 1986 and won two; Csar Award for Best Costume Design and Csar Award for Best Poster.[https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000157/1986 Csar Awards, France - 1986]

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