Lemon Tree (2008)
Original title: עץ לימון
Lemon Tree is a 2008 Hebrew-language drama movie directed by Eran Riklis, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Hiam Abbass, Tarik Kopty and Ali Suliman.
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?
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What is Lemon Tree about?
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?
When was Lemon Tree released?
Lemon Tree was released on 8 February 2008.
How long is Lemon Tree?
Lemon Tree runs 1h 46m.
Who made Lemon Tree?
Lemon Tree was directed by Eran Riklis.
Where can I watch Lemon Tree?
Lemon Tree is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch Lemon Tree
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Hiam Abbass as Selma Zidane
- Tarik Kopty as Abu Hussam
- Ali Suliman as Ziad Daud
- Doron Tavory as Defense Minister Israel Navon
- Rona Lipaz-Michael as Mira Navon
- Amos Lavi as Commander Jacob
- Amnon Wolf as Leibowitz
- Liron Baranes as Gilad
- Smadar Jaaron as Tamar Gera
- Danny Leshman as Private Itamar 'Quickie'
- Ayelette Robinson as Shelly
- Loai Nofi as Nasser Zidane