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Maktub

2011 · 115 min · Director: Paco Arango

Maktub (2011) is a comedy, directed by Paco Arango. It stars Diego Peretti and Aitana Sánchez-Gijón. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.

What Maktub Is About

Maktub is the word for those strange coincidences that arrive in a life and look, afterwards, like they could not have been avoided. The film starts from something real, the experience of a child being treated for cancer in the Canary Islands, and is built as a Christmas story in which a sick boy and an adult stuck in his own life cross paths. Paco Arango's Spanish film moves through humour and hope rather than showing the pain directly. Diego Peretti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón and Goya Toledo are in the cast. It takes the risk of every sick-child story and stays good-natured the whole way through.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maktub about?

Maktub is the word for those strange coincidences that arrive in a life and look, afterwards, like they could not have been avoided. The film starts from something real, the experience of a child being treated for cancer in the Canary Islands, and is built as a Christmas story in which a sick boy and an adult stuck in his own life cross paths.

Where can I watch Maktub?

Maktub isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is Maktub?

Maktub runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).

When did Maktub come out?

Maktub was released in 2011.

Who directed Maktub?

Maktub was directed by Paco Arango.

Who stars in Maktub?

Maktub stars Diego Peretti, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Goya Toledo, Rosa María Sardà.

What is Maktub's rating?

Maktub holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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