Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim (1996)

Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim (1996) poster

Ibrahim is an 11-year-old Palestinian boy living in East Jerusalem. We follow him on his way home from school as he passes through several distinct neighbourhoods—Orthodox Jewish, Secular Jewish and an Arab neighbourhood where Palestinians wear traditional dress. Ibrahim’s life blends the modern with the traditional. He plays soccer and Nintendo and is at home with the older ways of his grandfather in Galilee and his nanny in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Director: Beverly Shaffer
Runtime: 23 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim about?
Ibrahim is an 11-year-old Palestinian boy living in East Jerusalem. We follow him on his way home from school as he passes through several distinct neighbourhoods—Orthodox Jewish, Secular Jewish and an Arab neighbourhood where Palestinians wear traditional dress. Ibrahim’s life blends the modern with the traditional. He plays soccer and Nintendo and is at home with the older ways of his grandfather in Galilee and his nanny in the Old City of Jerusalem.
Who directed Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim?
Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
How long is Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim?
Children of Jerusalem: Ibrahim has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).