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Lemon Tree
2008
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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?
Countries:
IL
Languages:
Arabic, English, Hebrew
Runtime:
1hrs 46min
Status:
Released
Release date:
2008-02-08
Release format:
Theater
A little gem of Middle Eastern cinema offering subtle food for thought in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. _Etz Limon_ is a film that reminds us that 'stories only end well in American movies', that is, stories only end well for those on the winning side. Superb performance by Hiam Abbass.