Giraffada (2014)

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Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...

Director: Rani Massalha
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, Ciné+, WDR, Lumière & Co.
Country: France, Germany, Italy
Language: العربية, English, עִבְרִית, Italiano
Original Language: en

Themes

Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation

Keywords

palestine, bomb, veterinarian, zoo, giraffe, tel aviv, israel, father son relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giraffada about?
Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...
Who directed Giraffada?
Giraffada was directed by Rani Massalha.
Who stars in Giraffada?
Giraffada stars Saleh Bakri, Ahmad Bayatra, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Roschdy Zem, Lutuf Nouasser, Doraid Liddawi.
How long is Giraffada?
Giraffada has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Giraffada?
Giraffada is a Drama film.
Where was Giraffada produced?
Giraffada was produced in France, Germany, Italy.
What are the themes of Giraffada?
The themes of Giraffada include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.