Lemon Tree (2008)
Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
Director: Eran Riklis
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date: February 8, 2008
Cast
- Hiam Abbass - Selma Zidane
- Tarik Kopty - Abu Hussam
- Ali Suliman - Ziad Daud
- Doron Tavory - Defense Minister Israel Navon
- Rona Lipaz-Michael - Mira Navon
- Amos Lavi - Commander Jacob
- Amnon Wolf - Leibowitz
- Liron Baranes - Gilad
- Smadar Jaaron - Tamar Gera
- Danny Leshman - Private Itamar 'Quickie'
Screenplay
- Eran Riklis (Screenplay)
- Suha Arraf (Screenplay)
Music: Habib Shadah
Cinematography: Rainer Klausmann
Editing: Tova Ascher
Production: Riva Film, Eran Riklis Productions, Heimatfilm, MACT Productions
Country: France, Germany, Israel
Language: العربية, English, עִבְרִית
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: he
Themes
Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
palestine, court case, widow, minister, house, safety, loneliness, neighbor, lawyer, terrorism, soldier, fence, lemon tree, orchard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lemon Tree about?
- Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
- Who directed Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree was directed by Eran Riklis.
- Who stars in Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree stars Hiam Abbass, Tarik Kopty, Ali Suliman, Doron Tavory, Rona Lipaz-Michael, Amos Lavi.
- How long is Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
- What genre is Lemon Tree?
- Lemon Tree is a Drama film.
- How much did Lemon Tree gross?
- Lemon Tree grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Lemon Tree produced?
- Lemon Tree was produced in France, Germany, Israel.
- What are the themes of Lemon Tree?
- The themes of Lemon Tree include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Courtroom Drama.