Lemon Tree (2008)

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Lemon Tree (2008)
[Etz Limon]

Type:
Feature Film

Director:
Eran Riklis

Year:
2008

Time:
106 minutes

Produced by:
David Silber

Written by:
Suha Arraf

Edited by:
Tova Asher

Language:
In English, Arabic, Hebrew and French with English subtitles

WINNER: European Film Award
—San Sebastian Film Fest

WINNER: Audience Award
—Berlin Film Festival

"Decidedly special...Hiam Abbas is extraordinary."
—Time Out New York

"A first-class artistic achievement bridging two civilizations.
Well worth seeing." —New York Observer

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Hiam Abbass of The Visitor won the Israeli Academy Award for Best Actress for her powerful portrayal of a lonely Palestinian widow who tends her family's West Bank lemon grove.

But when the new Israeli Defense Minister and his wife move in next door, the government demands that the trees be uprooted. Can two women from opposite sides of the fence find justice in a country and culture divided?

Ali Suliman (The Kingdom) and Rona Lipaz-Michael co-star in this acclaimed drama—based on a true story—from writer/director Eran Riklis (The Syrian Bride) about which the New York Post raves, "a stunning performance by Abbass and a daring message from Riklis!"