Dancing in Jaffa
“Religion tore the city apart, can dance bring it together?”
Synopsis
Pierre Dulaine, an internationally renowned ballroom dancer, is starting to fulfill his life long dream - to take his program Dancing Classrooms to Jaffa, where he was born. He is teaching 10-year-old Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Jewish children to dance together. Pierre recognizes that the future is built by children. By breaking the syndrome of hatred, he will change their lives, and hopefully, the community around them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hilla Medalia
- Screenplay & Story
- Hilla Medalia
- Original Title
- Dancing in Jaffa
- Country of Origin
- Israel, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- kNow Productions, Tiara Blu Films, Medalia Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hilla Medalia
Hilla Medalia
Daniel Kedem
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kedem
Director of Photography
Hilla Medalia
Director
Hilla Medalia
Writer
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What is Dancing in Jaffa about?
Pierre Dulaine, an internationally renowned ballroom dancer, is starting to fulfill his life long dream - to take his program Dancing Classrooms to Jaffa, where he was born. He is teaching 10-year-old Israeli-Palestinian and Israeli-Jewish children to dance together. Pierre recognizes that the future is built by children. By breaking the syndrome of hatred, he will change their lives, and hopefully, the community around them.
Who directed Dancing in Jaffa?
Dancing in Jaffa was directed by Hilla Medalia.
Who stars in Dancing in Jaffa?
The principal cast of Dancing in Jaffa includes Pierre Dulaine, Yvonne Marceau, Noor Gabai, Alaa Bubali, Lois Dana.
When was Dancing in Jaffa released and how long is it?
Dancing in Jaffa was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.