Zindeeq
Synopsis
Acclaimed director Michel Khleifi's story of a Palestinian film-maker 'M' living in Europe, who returns home to Ramallah to film witness accounts of the 1948 Nakba - not only explores the events of that tumultuous era, but places them in context with the uncertainty and tension of present-day Palestine. Over the course of a single day and night, M's solipsistic existence is shaken when his nephew kills a man in Nazareth, placing the entire family at risk of reprisals. This masterful feature - a quietly witty, complex and occasionally surreal depiction of an exile's relationship with Palestine - marks a new direction in Khleifi's work.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Khleifi
- Original Title
- Zindeeq
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Euphoric Pictures, Sindibad Films, Sourat Films, DEMO Completion Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Khleifi
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Khleifi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zindeeq
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Zindeeq about?
Acclaimed director Michel Khleifi's story of a Palestinian film-maker 'M' living in Europe, who returns home to Ramallah to film witness accounts of the 1948 Nakba - not only explores the events of that tumultuous era, but places them in context with the uncertainty and tension of present-day Palestine. Over the course of a single day and night, M's solipsistic existence is shaken when his nephew kills a man in Nazareth, placing the entire family at risk of reprisals. This masterful feature - a quietly witty, complex and occasionally surreal depiction of an exile's relationship with Palestine - marks a new direction in Khleifi's work.
Who directed Zindeeq?
Zindeeq was directed by Michel Khleifi.
Who stars in Zindeeq?
The principal cast of Zindeeq includes Mira Awad, Mohammad Bakri.
When was Zindeeq released and how long is it?
Zindeeq was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.