Samira
Synopsis
Samira Saraya is an Arab Israeli performer and musician who struggles to be accepted as a lesbian within the Arab community. Samira, a former nurse, who currently enjoys a rich stage and film career, has never invited her family to any of her performances. Such an invitation will lead her to discover whether she has their acceptance or not. Her upcoming show in Haifa, her hometown, featuring the Israeli hip-hop ensemble "System Ali", forces her to deal with the feeling of shame that follows her. She finally summoned up the courage to invite her family for the first time.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Anat Gofman Bana
- Original Title
- Samira
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Anat Gofman Bana
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What is Samira about?
Samira Saraya is an Arab Israeli performer and musician who struggles to be accepted as a lesbian within the Arab community. Samira, a former nurse, who currently enjoys a rich stage and film career, has never invited her family to any of her performances. Such an invitation will lead her to discover whether she has their acceptance or not. Her upcoming show in Haifa, her hometown, featuring the Israeli hip-hop ensemble "System Ali", forces her to deal with the feeling of shame that follows her. She finally summoned up the courage to invite her family for the first time.
Who directed Samira?
Samira was directed by Anna Anat Gofman Bana.
Who stars in Samira?
The principal cast of Samira includes Samira Saraya.
When was Samira released and how long is it?
Samira was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 18m.