The Arab Dream (1998)
In this autobiographical film the Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of his past and possible future in occupied Palestine. Wherever he looks, he feels surrounded by images and places that have a political significance. Can a landscape be free of meaning, is there any point in striving for an approach that transcends all ideology? Commissioned by the ARTE network as part of a series of films for the end of the millennium, this film is a travelogue through Jerusalem, Nazareth and Ramallah. The film is a meditation on quotidian injustices, and a formulation of an aesthetic and creative response to them.
Director: Elia Suleiman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1998
Cast
- Elia Suleiman - Himself
Screenplay
Country: Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية, English
Original Language: ar
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Arab Dream about?
- In this autobiographical film the Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of his past and possible future in occupied Palestine. Wherever he looks, he feels surrounded by images and places that have a political significance. Can a landscape be free of meaning, is there any point in striving for an approach that transcends all ideology? Commissioned by the ARTE network as part of a series of films for the end of the millennium, this film is a travelogue through Jerusalem, Nazareth and Ramallah. The film is a meditation on quotidian injustices, and a formulation of an aesthetic and creative response to them.
- Who directed The Arab Dream?
- The Arab Dream was directed by Elia Suleiman.
- Who stars in The Arab Dream?
- The Arab Dream stars Elia Suleiman.
- How long is The Arab Dream?
- The Arab Dream has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is The Arab Dream?
- The Arab Dream is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Arab Dream produced?
- The Arab Dream was produced in Palestinian Territory.