Soup Over Bethlehem (2006)

Soup Over Bethlehem depicts an ordinary Palestinian family, Sansour's own, around a dinner table on a rooftop overlooking the West Bank city of Bethlehem. What starts as a culinary discussion about the national dish 'mloukhieh' soon evolves into a personal and engaging conversation about politics - thereby emphasising the symbiosis of food and politics so indicative of the Palestinian experience.

Director: Larissa Sansour
Runtime: 9 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Soup Over Bethlehem about?
Soup Over Bethlehem depicts an ordinary Palestinian family, Sansour's own, around a dinner table on a rooftop overlooking the West Bank city of Bethlehem. What starts as a culinary discussion about the national dish 'mloukhieh' soon evolves into a personal and engaging conversation about politics - thereby emphasising the symbiosis of food and politics so indicative of the Palestinian experience.
Who directed Soup Over Bethlehem?
Soup Over Bethlehem was directed by Larissa Sansour.
How long is Soup Over Bethlehem?
Soup Over Bethlehem has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).