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An Orange from Jaffa (2024)

An Orange from Jaffa (2024)

Drama
Release Date: 2024, February 3
Directors: Mohammed Almughanni
Countries: Poland, Palestinian Territory
Production: Gaza Films, Studio Filmowe Indeks, Made in Palestine Project
Cast: Kamel El Basha, Samer Bisharat, Diaa Mograby, Ameer Klawe, Khaled Maher, Razan Abo Odeh, Mahmoud Hussein

Overview:

Mohammed, a young Palestinian, embarks on a tense journey to cross an Israeli checkpoint with a temporary Polish residence card. After being turned down by other drivers, Farouk, a well-meaning taxi driver, offers him a ride. However, they soon encounter severe trouble when Israeli soldiers discover Mohammed’s previous failed attempt to cross. The film powerfully captures the oppressive reality of life under occupation and the personal costs involved.