Synopsis
Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
Key facts
Original language
Arabic, Hebrew
Setting
West Bank
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Festival History
- Transilvania International Film Festival 2010 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2008 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2008 generic
- European Film Awards 2008 generic
Titles
| Alternate title | Les Citronniers | |
| Alternate title | Lemon Tree | |
| Alternate title | Shajarat limon |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
