Canticle of Stones
Le cantique des pierres
Synopsis
Two Palestinian lovers, parted during the 60s when he is imprisoned for resisting the Israeli occupation and she sorrowfully emigrates to the US, come together again in Jerusalem some 18 years later. He works for an agricultural aid organization, she is a scholar researching the meaning of sacrifice in Palestinian society. Around them rages the turmoil of the first Intifada.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michel Khleifi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michel Khleifi
- Original Score
- Jean-Marie Sénia
- Original Title
- Le cantique des pierres
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michel Khleifi
Michel Khleifi
Jean-Marie Sénia
Rémon Fromont
Moufida Tlatli
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Khleifi
Director
Moufida Tlatli
Editor
Rémon Fromont
Director of Photography
Jean-Marie Sénia
Original Music Composer
Michel Khleifi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Canticle of Stones
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What is Canticle of Stones about?
Two Palestinian lovers, parted during the 60s when he is imprisoned for resisting the Israeli occupation and she sorrowfully emigrates to the US, come together again in Jerusalem some 18 years later. He works for an agricultural aid organization, she is a scholar researching the meaning of sacrifice in Palestinian society. Around them rages the turmoil of the first Intifada.
Who directed Canticle of Stones?
Canticle of Stones was directed by Michel Khleifi.
Who stars in Canticle of Stones?
The principal cast of Canticle of Stones includes Bushra Karaman, Makram J. Khoury.
When was Canticle of Stones released and how long is it?
Canticle of Stones was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Canticle of Stones?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Canticle of Stones was composed by Jean-Marie Sénia.