Apples from the Desert (2014)

Apples from the Desert (2014) poster

Based on the award-winning play and popular Israeli short story, this poignant family drama follows Rivka, 19-years-old and strong-willed, who struggles to follow the conservative lifestyle of her ultra-orthodox parents in Jerusalem. Determined to break free from her parents’ rigid worldview, she runs away to a secular farming community in the desert. The decision pushes the two generations to confront the chasm between their stringent views of tradition and modernity.

Director: Arik Lubetzki, Matti Harari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Amnon Zlayet
Editing: Eti Li-On-Zingman
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Arik Lubetzki, Matti Harari
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apples from the Desert about?
Based on the award-winning play and popular Israeli short story, this poignant family drama follows Rivka, 19-years-old and strong-willed, who struggles to follow the conservative lifestyle of her ultra-orthodox parents in Jerusalem. Determined to break free from her parents’ rigid worldview, she runs away to a secular farming community in the desert. The decision pushes the two generations to confront the chasm between their stringent views of tradition and modernity.
Who directed Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert was directed by Arik Lubetzki, Matti Harari.
Who stars in Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert stars Moran Rosenblatt, Shlomi Koriat, Reymonde Amsallem, Irit Kaplan, Elisha Banai, Tzvi Shissel.
How long is Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert is a Drama film.
Where was Apples from the Desert produced?
Apples from the Desert was produced in Israel.