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Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through

January 2, 1987 1h 21m

Originally released in 1987. Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through is a documentary film. directed by Eyal Sivan. At just 81 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Aqabat-Jaber is one of the sixty Palestinian refugee camps built in the Middle East by the UN at the beginning of the 1950s. Filmed in 1987, a few months before the Intifada, this film tells the story of a disinherited generation brought up in the nostalgia of places they never knew and which no longer exist. The story of a temporary solution that became a permanent way of life.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1987 39 years ago
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Runtime 1h 21m 81 minutes total
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Language HE Original language
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Country Belgium + 2 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through about?

Aqabat-Jaber is one of the sixty Palestinian refugee camps built in the Middle East by the UN at the beginning of the 1950s. Filmed in 1987, a few months before the Intifada, this film tells the st...

Who directed Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through?

Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through was directed by Eyal Sivan.

How long is Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through?

Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through has a runtime of 1 hours and 21 minutes (81 minutes total).

When was Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through released?

Aqabat Jaber: Passing Through was released on January 2, 1987 in theaters.