An Orange from Jaffa

(2024)

★ 6.2 IMDb · 8 votes

Genres: Drama

Year: 2024

Runtime: 27 мин

Country: Palestinian Territory, Poland

Director: Mohammed Almughanni

Cast: سامر بشارات, Kamel El Basha, Diaa Mograby, Ameer Klawe, Khaled Maher, Razan Abo Odeh, Mahmoud Hussein

Plot

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.