Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub (1992)

Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub (1992) poster

This is a portrait of 9-year-old Yacoub, a Palestinian who lives in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem. He studies English and French at school, and enjoys shopping at outdoor markets and helping at his uncle's falafel shop. He'd like to be free to go out and play with his friends without his parents worrying about his safety. As we accompany him in his daily activities, we see how his life is affected by the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.

Director: Beverly Shaffer
Runtime: 27 min
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Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Beverly Shaffer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub about?
This is a portrait of 9-year-old Yacoub, a Palestinian who lives in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem. He studies English and French at school, and enjoys shopping at outdoor markets and helping at his uncle's falafel shop. He'd like to be free to go out and play with his friends without his parents worrying about his safety. As we accompany him in his daily activities, we see how his life is affected by the Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Who directed Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub?
Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub was directed by Beverly Shaffer.
How long is Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub?
Children of Jerusalem: Yacoub has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).