Summary
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?
Details
Release Date: February 8, 2008
Runtime: 106 minutes
Genres: Drama
Original Language: HE
Rating: ⭐ 6.9/10 (109 votes)
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Cast
Hiam Abbass
Selma Zidane
Tarik Kopty
Abu Hussam
Ali Suliman
Ziad Daud
Rona Lipaz-Michael
Mira Navon
Ayelette Robinson
Shelly
Loai Nofi
Nasser Zidane
Makram J. Khoury
Abu Kamal
Amos Tamam
Simon Hasson
Hili Yalon
Sigi Navon
Jameel Khoury
Mussa - Salma's son-in-law
Volga Sorgu
Lana Zreik
Laila - Salma's daughter
Liat Bello