Haifa (movie)

Haifa (movie)

  • User score: 5.8
  • Production country: Palestinian Territory, Germany, Netherlands
  • Producer: Rashid Masharawi
  • Production companies: Ayloul Films, Argus Film Produktie
  • Genre: Drama, War
  • Release date: 1/2/1995
  • Run time: 110 min.

Movie description

Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is closely related to the family of Abu Said, a former policeman who gains new hopes from the political developments. Oum Said, his wife, hangs her hope on the imminent release of their eldest son, Said, from jail. She tries to find him a bride to secure things for the future. Their youngest son, Siad, is cynical and rebellious. He refuses to believe things. Sabah, the 12 year old daughter is romancing the future and wants to find out what's in it for her. The different stories are interwoven into a very timely insight into the current Palestinian mind.

Actors

Ahmad Abu Sal'oum

Ahmad Abu Sal'oum

Role(s): Abu Said

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Hiam Abbass

Hiam Abbass

Role(s): Oum Said

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Nawal Zaqout

Nawal Zaqout

Role(s): Sabah

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Fadi El-Ghoul

Fadi El-Ghoul

Role(s): Siad

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Areen Omari

Areen Omari

Role(s): Samira

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