Return to Haifa
عائد إلى حيفا
Synopsis
Return to Haifa is based on Kanafani’s novel the plot of which takes place in 1967, when Palestinian refugees living in the newly occupied territories had an opportunity to visit the places from which they had been expelled in 1948.
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Return to Haifa
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-10-02
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kassem Hawal
- Screenplay & Story
- Kassem Hawal
- Original Score
- Ziad Rahbani
- Original Title
- عائد إلى حيفا
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kassem Hawal
Kassem Hawal, Ghassan Kanafani
Ziad Rahbani
George Lutfi Al Khaouri
Qais Al-Zubaidi
Department Leadership Roster
Kassem Hawal
Director
George Lutfi Al Khaouri
Director of Photography
Ziad Rahbani
Original Music Composer
Qais Al-Zubaidi
Editor
Kassem Hawal
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Frequently Asked Questions About Return to Haifa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Return to Haifa about?
Return to Haifa is based on Kanafani’s novel the plot of which takes place in 1967, when Palestinian refugees living in the newly occupied territories had an opportunity to visit the places from which they had been expelled in 1948.
Who directed Return to Haifa?
Return to Haifa was directed by Kassem Hawal.
Who stars in Return to Haifa?
The principal cast of Return to Haifa includes Hanane Hajj Ali, Paul Mattar, Christine Schorn, Munther Hilmi, Jamal Soleiman.
When was Return to Haifa released and how long is it?
Return to Haifa was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Haifa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Haifa was composed by Ziad Rahbani.
Is Return to Haifa based on a book or true story?
Return to Haifa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ghassan Kanafani".