A Place of Her Own
Synopsis
In the Arab village of Jisr az-Zarqa, against a backdrop of rising tensions and threats to the place's identity, three women embark on a personal and collective journey for change. As a new Jewish neighborhood is being built nearby, threatening the village's character, Amina (45), Munira (46), and Ruya (19) unite in an attempt to reshape their future and the future of their community. Through their personal stories, the film exposes the daily struggle of Arab women for identity, self-realization, and social justice within a complex and challenging reality.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Haifa Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adi Toledanu, Dana Peni-Gil
- Screenplay & Story
- Adi Toledanu, Dana Peni-Gil, Rana Abu Friha-Assyag
- Original Score
- Thomas Yonet
- Original Title
- A Place of Her Own
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Release Date
- 03/01/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Kan, Daroma Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adi Toledanu, Dana Peni-Gil
Adi Toledanu, Dana Peni-Gil, Rana Abu Friha-Assyag
Thomas Yonet
Rana Abu Friha-Assyag
Haggai Arad, Aharon Pe'er, Elad Peleg
Department Leadership Roster
Adi Toledanu
Director
Haggai Arad
Producer
Dana Peni-Gil
Director
Aharon Pe'er
Producer
Elad Peleg
Producer
Adi Toledanu
Writer
Dana Peni-Gil
Writer
Rana Abu Friha-Assyag
Writer
Rana Abu Friha-Assyag
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Place of Her Own.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place of Her Own
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Place of Her Own about?
In the Arab village of Jisr az-Zarqa, against a backdrop of rising tensions and threats to the place's identity, three women embark on a personal and collective journey for change. As a new Jewish neighborhood is being built nearby, threatening the village's character, Amina (45), Munira (46), and Ruya (19) unite in an attempt to reshape their future and the future of their community. Through their personal stories, the film exposes the daily struggle of Arab women for identity, self-realization, and social justice within a complex and challenging reality.
Who directed A Place of Her Own?
A Place of Her Own was directed by Adi Toledanu, Dana Peni-Gil.
Who stars in A Place of Her Own?
The principal cast of A Place of Her Own includes Not specified.
When was A Place of Her Own released and how long is it?
A Place of Her Own was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for A Place of Her Own?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Place of Her Own was composed by Thomas Yonet.