Wedding in Galilee
Originally released in 1987. Wedding in Galilee is a drama/romance film. directed by Michel Khleifi.
Starring Mohamad Ali El Akili, Bushra Karaman, and Makram J. Khoury
Synopsis
A Palestinian seeks Israeli permission to waive curfew to give his son a fine wedding. The military governor's condition is that he and his officers attend. The groom berates his father for agreeing. Women ritually prepare the bride; men prepare the groom. Guests gather. The Arab youths plot violence. One Israeli officer swoons in the heat and Arab women take her into the cool house. A thoroughbred gets loose and runs to a mined field; soldiers and Arabs must cooperate to rescue it. As darkness falls, tensions between army and villagers rise, and the groom's wedding-night anger and impotence threaten family dignity and honor. Can cool heads prevail?
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
AR
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AR
Production Companies
- ZDF
- Les Productions Audiovisuelles
- Marisa Films
- CNC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedding in Galilee about?
A Palestinian seeks Israeli permission to waive curfew to give his son a fine wedding. The military governor's condition is that he and his officers attend. The groom berates his father for agreein...
Who directed Wedding in Galilee?
Wedding in Galilee was directed by Michel Khleifi.
How long is Wedding in Galilee?
Wedding in Galilee has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Wedding in Galilee released?
Wedding in Galilee was released on December 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wedding in Galilee?
The main cast of Wedding in Galilee includes Mohamad Ali El Akili, Bushra Karaman, Makram J. Khoury, Yussuf Abu-Warda, Anna Condo.