Haifa
Originally released in 1995. Haifa is a drama/war film. directed by Rashid Masharawi.
Starring Ahmad Abu Sal'oum, Hiam Abbass, and Nawal Zaqout
Synopsis
Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is closely related to the family of Abu Said, a former policeman who gains new hopes from the political developments. Oum Said, his wife, hangs her hope on the imminent release of their eldest son, Said, from jail. She tries to find him a bride to secure things for the future. Their youngest son, Siad, is cynical and rebellious. He refuses to believe things. Sabah, the 12 year old daughter is romancing the future and wants to find out what's in it for her. The different stories are interwoven into a very timely insight into the current Palestinian mind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1995
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Palestinian Territory
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- Ayloul Films
- Argus Film Produktie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haifa about?
Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is cl...
Who directed Haifa?
Haifa was directed by Rashid Masharawi.
How long is Haifa?
Haifa has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Haifa released?
Haifa was released on January 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Haifa?
The main cast of Haifa includes Ahmad Abu Sal'oum, Hiam Abbass, Nawal Zaqout, Fadi El-Ghoul, Areen Omari.