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Jaffa

Directed by Keren Yedaya
Film Movement
2009
105 Minutes
Israel
Hebrew
Romance, Jewish, Drama
Human Rights, Islamic Studies, Jewish Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Politics, Religion/Spirituality, Race and Racism, Conflict Resolution, Women Directors
Not Rated
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In the heart of the Israeli city of Jaffa, Reuven's garage is a family-run business. The garage workers consist of Reuven's beautiful daughter Mali, his aggressive and distant son Meir, as well as the young Palestinian man, Toufik. No one suspects that Mali and Toufik have been in love for years, and that Mali is pregnant with Toufik's child. As the two lovers secretly make their wedding arrangements, tension steadily builds between Toufik and Meir, who openly voices his disdain and prejudices about Arabs. As these relationships continue to intensify, emotions begin to boil, resulting in an astonishing conclusion.

Cast

  • Dana Ivgy
  • Ronit Elkabetz
DVD Features

Bonus short: Lost Paradise, directed by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun

Sound: Stereo 2.0

Discs: 1

  • Highest Rating
    "Absorbing and touching!"
    Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter
  • Highest Rating
    "An honest and movie look at just how hard it is for love to conquer all."
    Nora Lee Mandel
  • Highest Rating
    "A triumph in every sense of the word...Israeli import Jaffa is downright fantastic!"
    Sara Michelle Fetters, Movie Freak

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Awards & Recognition

Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival
Official Selection
Toronto Int'l Film Festival
Nominated
Best Actress
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Music
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Official Selection
Seattle Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Las Vegas Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Austin Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Dallas Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema
Official Selection
Alexandria Film Festival
Official Selection
Robinson Film Center
Official Selection
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Washington DC Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
East Bay Int'l Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Windsor Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Sarasota Film Festival
Official Selection
Our Other Israel Film Festival

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