Pomegranates and Myrrh (2008)
- Original title
- Al-mor wa al rumman
- Directed by
- Najwa Najjar
- Genre
- drama
- Country
- Palestine, Germany, France
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rated
- 16
- Rating
- 5.2 of 10 from 10 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A dancer named Kamar struggles to keep her art and spirit alive after her husband is taken to prison. The film shows the daily obstacles and small triumphs of Palestinians living under occupation.
tenderlyricalpoignantslow-pacedresilientcontemplativemelancholic
What happens
Pomegranates and Myrrh is a 2008 Palestinian romantic drama film written and directed by Najwa Najjar. The film takes place in Ramallah and follows the journey of Kamar, a gifted Palestinian dancer, whose husband, Zaid, is incarcerated by Israeli authorities. It portrays the resilience and spirit of the Palestinian people, emphasizing their everyday challenges and victories. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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