Jaffa

Jaffa

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Synopsis

This Israeli film starring Ronit Elkabetz and Dana Ivgy, is set in the seaside city of Jaffa, is one of the few places in Israel where Jews and Arabs live, uneasily, side-by-side. Mali dutifully works as the receptionist in her father's garage, and is involved in a secret love affair with Toufik, a hardworking Arab mechanic. While the couple makes plans to elope, a violent clash between Toufik and Mali's hotheaded brother Meir triggers life-changing events for all.

Film Details
Director:
Keren Yedaya
Written by:
Illa Ben Porat (collaboration), Keren Yedaya
Main Cast: Ronit Elkabetz
Dana Ivgy
Country:
Israel
Language:
Hebrew and Arabic (with English subtitles)
Running time:
105 minutes
Year:
2009
Genre: Feature, Family
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Awards

2009 Award of the Israeli Film Academy Nominated
 Best Actress: Dana Ivgy
 Best Music: Shushan

 
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