Kafr Kassem
كفر قاسم
Synopsis
On the eve of the Israeli attack on Egypt in 1956, Israel declares martial law in all the occupied Arab territories without any previous notice. When the villagers of Kafr Kassem returned home from the fields, they were butchered and killed in what is known today as the massacre of “Kafr Kassem”.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Borhane Alaouié
- Screenplay & Story
- Borhane Alaouié
- Original Score
- Walid Gholmieh
- Original Title
- كفر قاسم
- Country of Origin
- Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- المؤسسة العامة للسينما
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Borhane Alaouié
Borhane Alaouié
Walid Gholmieh
Peter Anger
Eliane Du Bois
Department Leadership Roster
Borhane Alaouié
Director
Borhane Alaouié
Writer
Eliane Du Bois
Editor
Peter Anger
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kafr Kassem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kafr Kassem about?
On the eve of the Israeli attack on Egypt in 1956, Israel declares martial law in all the occupied Arab territories without any previous notice. When the villagers of Kafr Kassem returned home from the fields, they were butchered and killed in what is known today as the massacre of “Kafr Kassem”.
Who directed Kafr Kassem?
Kafr Kassem was directed by Borhane Alaouié.
Who stars in Kafr Kassem?
The principal cast of Kafr Kassem includes Salim Sabri, Abdul Rahman Al-Rashi, Abdallah Abbassi, Ahmad Ayub, Esam Abjy.
When was Kafr Kassem released and how long is it?
Kafr Kassem was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Kafr Kassem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kafr Kassem was composed by Walid Gholmieh.