Checkpoint
Synopsis
A young Palestinian boy living in the Gaza strip accompanies his father on monthly visits to the ruins of a destroyed village. Though he doesn't understand his father's ritual, he feels he has a duty to help him.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruben Amar
- Screenplay & Story
- Ruben Amar, Lola Bessis
- Original Title
- Checkpoint
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruben Amar
Ruben Amar, Lola Bessis
Department Leadership Roster
Ruben Amar
Director
Ruben Amar
Writer
Lola Bessis
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Frequently Asked Questions About Checkpoint
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Checkpoint about?
A young Palestinian boy living in the Gaza strip accompanies his father on monthly visits to the ruins of a destroyed village. Though he doesn't understand his father's ritual, he feels he has a duty to help him.
Who directed Checkpoint?
Checkpoint was directed by Ruben Amar.
Who stars in Checkpoint?
The principal cast of Checkpoint includes Abdallah El Akal, Vitali Friedland, Hussein Yassin Mahajne, Alon Rotman.
When was Checkpoint released and how long is it?
Checkpoint was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 19m.