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Etz Limon (Lemon Tree)

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Original title

Etz Limon (Les citronniers) (Lemon Tree)

Year

2008

Running time

106 min.

Country

Israel

Director

Eran Riklis

Screenwriter

Suha Arraf, Eran Riklis

Cast

Music

Habib Shadah

Cinematography

Rainer Klausmann

Producer

Co-production Israel-France;

Genre

Drama | Based on a true story. Arab-Israeli conflict

Synopsis

A drama based on the true story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down. "Lemon Tree" turns a simple snapshot of a minor political situation into a touching and memorable analogy for a country divided. A Palestinian widow finds her beloved lemon grove threatened when an Israeli government minister moves in next door. Expertly handled by director Eran Riklis, this features a stunning central performance by Hiam Abbass (star of Riklis’ The Syrian Bride, and also seen here in The Visitor).

Rankings Position

#134 Best Movies Based on a True Story

Awards: 2008: Berlin Film Festival: Audience Award

2008: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best European Union Film

2008: European Film Awards (EFA): 2 nominations

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