Apples from the Desert (2014)
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
Release Date: October 25, 2014
Cast
- Moran Rosenblatt - Rivkah
- Shlomi Koriat - Reuben
- Reymonde Amsallem - Victoria
- Irit Kaplan - Sarah
- Elisha Banai - Dubi
- Tzvi Shissel - Ze'ev
- Moshe Ashkenazi - Yossi
Screenplay
Cinematography: Amnon Zlayet
Editing: Eti Li-On-Zingman
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
Trailer
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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.