Haifa

1995

1h 50m

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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.

Writers

Rashid Masharawi(writer by)
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Hiam Abbass
Oum Said
Mariam el Hin
Haifas Aunt
Samer Abu Eisheh
Barbers Son
Osama Masri
TV Repairman
Samyah Bakri
Mother of possible bride 1
bassam zo'amat
Watermelon Salesman
Karma Zoubi
Mother of possible bride 2
Tareq Qobti
Father of possible bride 2

Writers

Rashid Masharawi(writer by)

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Release date

January 2, 1995 (United States)

Country of origin

Palestinian Territory

Language

Arabic

Production companies

Ayloul Films
Argus Film Produktie

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