Giraffada movie poster

Giraffada

April 23, 2014 1h 25m 5.9/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Giraffada is a drama film. directed by Rani Massalha. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Saleh Bakri, Ahmad Bayatra, and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre

Synopsis

Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 23, 2014 11 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (14 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country France + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • MACT Productions
  • Heimatfilm
  • Ciné+
  • WDR
  • Lumière & Co.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giraffada about?

Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He see...

Who directed Giraffada?

Giraffada was directed by Rani Massalha.

How long is Giraffada?

Giraffada has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Giraffada released?

Giraffada was released on April 23, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Giraffada?

The main cast of Giraffada includes Saleh Bakri, Ahmad Bayatra, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Roschdy Zem, Lutuf Nouasser.