Open Bethlehem (2014)

Operation Bethlehem follows Palestinian director Leila Sansour's extraordinary journey to the legendary city of Bethlehem, the place where she grew up. Armed with a camera and a family car that keeps breaking down, she sets out to make an intimate portrait of a historical town in peril. Five years on, with 700 hours of footage, the result is nothing like she had expected.

Director: Leila Sansour
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Country: United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Palestinian Territory
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Open Bethlehem about?
Operation Bethlehem follows Palestinian director Leila Sansour's extraordinary journey to the legendary city of Bethlehem, the place where she grew up. Armed with a camera and a family car that keeps breaking down, she sets out to make an intimate portrait of a historical town in peril. Five years on, with 700 hours of footage, the result is nothing like she had expected.
Who directed Open Bethlehem?
Open Bethlehem was directed by Leila Sansour.
How long is Open Bethlehem?
Open Bethlehem has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Open Bethlehem?
Open Bethlehem is a Documentary film.
Where was Open Bethlehem produced?
Open Bethlehem was produced in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Palestinian Territory.