Giraffada
Synopsis
Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rani Massalha
- Screenplay & Story
- Nedo X, Rani Massalha
- Original Title
- Giraffada
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Italy, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, Italian, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, Ciné+, WDR, Lumière & Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rani Massalha
Nedo X, Rani Massalha
Manuel Teran
Department Leadership Roster
Nedo X
Screenplay
Rani Massalha
Screenplay
Rani Massalha
Director
Manuel Teran
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giraffada
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Giraffada about?
Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...
Who directed Giraffada?
Giraffada was directed by Rani Massalha.
Who stars in Giraffada?
The principal cast of Giraffada includes Saleh Bakri, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Ahmad Bayatra, Mohammad Bakri, Lutuf Nouasser.
When was Giraffada released and how long is it?
Giraffada was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Giraffada?
Giraffada holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).