Acre Dreams
Synopsis
Azam Salameh, a Palestinian theater director, directs an autobiographical play in the mixed Jewish-Arab city of Acre. The play takes place in 1947, during the final days of the British Mandate, and tells a love story between his grandmother, the singer Layla and Dr. Alfasi, the last Jewish citizen who remained in the city of Acre during the War of 1948. The play comes under threat and never sees the stage. This film is the only remaining testimony. —Haifa International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Wachsmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Wachsmann, David Wachsmann, Akad Orna
- Original Title
- Acre Dreams
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Fresco Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Wachsmann
Daniel Wachsmann, David Wachsmann, Akad Orna
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Wachsmann
Director
Daniel Wachsmann
Writer
David Wachsmann
Writer
Akad Orna
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acre Dreams
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What is Acre Dreams about?
Azam Salameh, a Palestinian theater director, directs an autobiographical play in the mixed Jewish-Arab city of Acre. The play takes place in 1947, during the final days of the British Mandate, and tells a love story between his grandmother, the singer Layla and Dr. Alfasi, the last Jewish citizen who remained in the city of Acre during the War of 1948. The play comes under threat and never sees the stage. This film is the only remaining testimony. —Haifa International Film Festival
Who directed Acre Dreams?
Acre Dreams was directed by Daniel Wachsmann.
Who stars in Acre Dreams?
The principal cast of Acre Dreams includes Liraz Charhi, Hitham Omari, Daniel Wachsmann.
When was Acre Dreams released and how long is it?
Acre Dreams was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.