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Lemon Tree (2008)

Poster for Lemon Tree

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Eran Riklis
  • Profile picture of Hiam Abbass
    Selma Zidane Hiam Abbass
  • Profile picture of Tarik Kopty
    Abu Hussam Tarik Kopty
  • Profile picture of Ali Suliman
    Ziad Daud Ali Suliman
  • Profile picture of Rona Lipaz-Michael
    Frau des Verteidigungsministers Rona Lipaz-Michael
  • Profile picture of Ayelette Robinson
    Shelly Ayelette Robinson
  • Profile picture of Loai Nofi
    Nasser Zidane Loai Nofi
  • Profile picture of Makram J. Khoury
    Abu Kamal Makram J. Khoury
  • Profile picture of Amos Tamam
    Simon Hasson Amos Tamam

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Keywords

  • palestine
  • court case
  • widow
  • minister
  • house
  • safety
  • loneliness
  • neighbor
  • lawyer
  • terrorism
  • soldier
  • fence
  • lemon tree
  • orchard