Synopsis
Gaza, today. Sixty-year-old fisherman Issa is secretly in love with Siham, a woman who works as a dressmaker at the market. Finally determined to propose, Issa discovers an ancient statue of Apollo in his fishing net, which he decides to hide at home. When the Hamas discovers the existence of this mysterious treasure, troubles start for Issa. Will he succeed in declaring his love to Siham?
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Credits
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| OT: | Gaza Mon Amour | ||
| Director: | Tarzan und Arab Nasser | ||
| Screenplay: | Tarzan und Arab Nasser | ||
| Country: | Palestine, France, Gemany, Portugal, Qatar | ||
| Production: | Les Films du Tambour, Riva Filmproduktion, Ukbar Filmes, Made in Palestine Project | ||
| Cast: | Salim Daw, Hiam Abbas, Maisa Abd Elhadi, George Iskandar, Hitham Al Omai, Manal Awad | ||
| Length: | 87 min. | ||
| Language: | Arabic OV / English subtitles | ||
| German Distribution: | Alamode | ||
| Festivals: | Venice, Toronto, Chicago, Stockholm, Hamburg, Valladolid etc. | ||
| Awards: | Antalya, Toronto NETPAC award |
“Gaza Mon Amour” is Palestine’s 2021 Oscar® Entry (“Best International Feature Film”).