Omar
عمر
Synopsis
The drama, the story of three childhood friends and a young woman who are torn apart in their fight for freedom, is billed as the first fully-financed film to come out of the Palestinian cinema industry.
Top Cast
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Adam Bakri
Omar
Waleed Zuaiter
Agent Rami
Leem Lubany
Nadia
Samer Bisharat
Amjad
Eyad Hourani
Tarek
Mousa Habiib Allah
Sewing Shop Manager
Doraid Liddawi
Soldier
Adi Krayem
Soldier #1
Foad Abed-Eihadi
Soldier #2
Essam Abu Aabed
Omar's Boss
Anna Maria Hawa
Omar's Sister
Ziad Jarjoura
Omar's Brother
Wafaa Aon
Omar's Mother
Jehad Abu Assal
Omar's Father
May Jabareen
Suit Store Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 21, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Screenplay & Story
- Hany Abu-Assad
- Original Title
- عمر
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ZBros
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hany Abu-Assad
Hany Abu-Assad
Ehab Assal
Eyas Salman, Martin Brinkler
Suhail A. Sikhtian, Farouq A. Zuaiter, Zahi Khouri, Hany Abu-Assad, Abbas F. Eddy Zuaiter
Department Leadership Roster
Hany Abu-Assad
Writer
Hany Abu-Assad
Director
Nael Kanj
Production Design
Eyas Salman
Editor
Hany Abu-Assad
Producer
Waleed Zuaiter
Producer
Hamada Atallah
Costume Design
David Gerson
Producer
Ehab Assal
Director of Photography
Martin Brinkler
Editor
Yoel Herzberg
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Omar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Omar about?
The drama, the story of three childhood friends and a young woman who are torn apart in their fight for freedom, is billed as the first fully-financed film to come out of the Palestinian cinema industry.
Who directed Omar?
Omar was directed by Hany Abu-Assad.
Who stars in Omar?
The principal cast of Omar includes Adam Bakri, Waleed Zuaiter, Leem Lubany, Samer Bisharat, Eyad Hourani.
When was Omar released and how long is it?
Omar was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.