Hanna K. (1983)
Hanna K. is a 1983 French-language drama movie directed by Costa-Gavras, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Jill Clayburgh, Jean Yanne and Gabriel Byrne.
Israeli attorney Hanna Kaufman's beliefs are challenged when she's appointed to the defense of Selim Bakri. Kaufman, born in the United States to survivors of the Holocaust, has always accepted Israel's right to exist. However, she bears witness to some of its sovereign costs when she meets Bakri, a dispossessed Palestinian man facing serious criminal charges who wants the same thing as his supposed enemies: to reclaim his family home.
Quick answers
What is Hanna K. about?
Israeli attorney Hanna Kaufman's beliefs are challenged when she's appointed to the defense of Selim Bakri. Kaufman, born in the United States to survivors of the Holocaust, has always accepted Israel's right to exist. However, she bears witness to some of its sovereign costs when she meets Bakri, a dispossessed Palestinian man facing serious criminal charges who wants the same thing as his supposed enemies: to reclaim his family home.
When was Hanna K. released?
Hanna K. was released on 7 September 1983.
How long is Hanna K.?
Hanna K. runs 1h 40m.
Who made Hanna K.?
Hanna K. was directed by Costa-Gavras.
Cast
- Jill Clayburgh as Hanna Kaufman
- Jean Yanne as Victor Bonnet
- Gabriel Byrne as Joshué Herzog
- David Clennon as Ammon
- Shimon Finkel as Professor Leventhal
- Oded Kotler as The Stranger
- Michal Bat-Adam as Russian Woman
- Dafna Levy as Dafna
- Dan Muggia as Allenby Bridge Captain
- Robert Sommer as President of the Court
- Ronald Guttman as Warden
- Bruno Corazzari as President of the Court