In Bahraini culture and traditions, the Good Omen is the act of hanging the "thobe al-nashal," a woman's traditional dress, usually reserved for important celebrations, over the roof of one's home as the joyous announcement of the return of a family member from travel, or a long absence.
Released
United Arab Emirates
April 15, 2009
(Gulf Film Festival)
Morocco
May 1, 2009
(Casablanca International Film festival)
France
May 13, 2009
(Cannes Film Festival - Short Film Corner)
Bahrain
May 14, 2009
(Elham Art Festival)
India
June 1, 2009
(Ahmedabad International Film Festival)
Algeria
September 1, 2009
(Oran International Arab Film Festival)
Russia
September 1, 2009
(International Film Festival of Muslim Cinema)
Belgium
October 1, 2009
(Brussels Arab International Film Festival)
