Fertile Memory
الذاكرة الخصبة
Synopsis
A portrait of two Palestinian women whose individual struggles both define and transcend the politics that have torn apart their homes and their lives. Farah Hatoum, a widow living with her children and grandchildren, and Sahar Khalifeh, a novelist from the West Bank.
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„Fertile Memory” Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-02-09
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Khleifi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Khleifi
- Original Score
- Sheikh Imam
- Original Title
- الذاكرة الخصبة
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- NCO, Interkerkelijke Omroep Nederland (IKON), Oxfam Novib (Netherlands), Marisa Films, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Khleifi
Michel Khleifi
Sheikh Imam
Marc-André Batigne, Yves van der Meer
Moufida Tlatli
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Khleifi
Director
Michel Khleifi
Writer
Moufida Tlatli
Editor
Marc-André Batigne
Director of Photography
Yves van der Meer
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fertile Memory
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What is Fertile Memory about?
A portrait of two Palestinian women whose individual struggles both define and transcend the politics that have torn apart their homes and their lives. Farah Hatoum, a widow living with her children and grandchildren, and Sahar Khalifeh, a novelist from the West Bank.
Who directed Fertile Memory?
Fertile Memory was directed by Michel Khleifi.
Who stars in Fertile Memory?
The principal cast of Fertile Memory includes Farah Hatoum, Sahar Khalifeh.
When was Fertile Memory released and how long is it?
Fertile Memory was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Fertile Memory?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fertile Memory was composed by Sheikh Imam.