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

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)

Trailer

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