Jaffa

Directed by Keren Yedaya

Film Movement

2009

105 Minutes

Israel

Hebrew

Romance, Jewish, Drama

Not Rated

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In the heart of the Israeli city of Jaffa, Reuven's garage is a family-run business. The garage workers consist of Reuven's beautiful daughter Mali, his aggressive and distant son Meir, as well as the young Palestinian man, Toufik. No one suspects that Mali and Toufik have been in love for years, and that Mali is pregnant with Toufik's child. As the two lovers secretly make their wedding arrangements, tension steadily builds between Toufik and Meir, who openly voices his disdain and prejudices about Arabs. As these relationships continue to intensify, emotions begin to boil, resulting in an astonishing conclusion.

Cast

Dana Ivgy
Ronit Elkabetz

DVD Features

Bonus short: Lost Paradise, directed by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun

Sound: Stereo 2.0

Discs: 1

Highest Rating
"Absorbing and touching!"

Ray Bennett, The Hollywood Reporter
Highest Rating
"An honest and movie look at just how hard it is for love to conquer all."

Nora Lee Mandel
Highest Rating
"A triumph in every sense of the word...Israeli import Jaffa is downright fantastic!"

Sara Michelle Fetters, Movie Freak

Awards & Recognition

Official Selection
Cannes Film Festival

Official Selection
Toronto Int'l Film Festival

Nominated
Best Actress
Award of the Israeli Film Academy

Nominated
Best Music
Award of the Israeli Film Academy

Official Selection
Seattle Jewish Film Festival

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