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Apples from the Desert
Nominated for three Israeli Academy Awards and adapted from the much-loved book, Apples from the Desert is a timeless and moving tale of tradition versus modernity.
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Nominated for three Israeli Academy Awards and adapted from the much-loved book, Apples from the Desert is a timeless and moving tale of tradition versus modernity. Rebecca Avranel is an only child, living a cloistered existence with her strictly religious Sephardic parents in Jerusalem. Unhappy with the restrictive traditions of home and community, she secretly breaks taboos, joining a dance class where she meets secular kibbutznik Dooby. But following her dreams wreaks havoc when her father reveals other plans for her…


Winner: Audience Award – Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

Winner: Special Jury Award – San Diego Jewish Film Festival

Nominated: 3 awards – Ophir Awards

  • Year
    2014
  • Runtime
    96 minutes
  • Language
    Hebrew
  • Country
    Israel
  • Subtitle Language
    English
  • Director
    Arik Lubetzki, Matti Harari
  • Screenwriter
    Matti Harari, Arik Lovezki, Savyon Liebrecht
  • Producer
    Leon Edery
  • Cast
    Moran Rosenblatt, Shlomi Koriat, Reymonde Amsallem
  • Cinematographer
    Amnon Zlayet
  • Editor
    Eti Li-On-Zingman
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