Occupied Palestine
Synopsis
Long before the first Intifada drew international media to focus on Palestinian life under Israeli rule, David Koff produced this in-depth portrait of the daily conflict being waged in Israel/Palestine. It was recently rediscovered. With a combination of candid interviews and remarkable historic footage, Occupied Palestine unpicks the strategic and ideological motors of Israeli rule in Palestine, powerfully depicting that the roots of today's crises were firmly planted in the ground decades ago. Met with bomb threats and censorship on its initial release in the US in 1981, Occupied Palestine remains a singular work of engaged filmmaking and a unique record of an overlooked chapter in the course of the conflict.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Koff
- Original Score
- Adli Fakhri, Marcel Khalife, Mustafa Al-Kurd
- Original Title
- Occupied Palestine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Mountain Top Films, Cinema Six Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Koff
Adli Fakhri, Marcel Khalife, Mustafa Al-Kurd
Stephen Lighthill, Neil Gibson, Martin Minns
Tom Scott Robson
David Koff
Department Leadership Roster
David Koff
Director
David Koff
Producer
Stephen Lighthill
Director of Photography
Neil Gibson
Director of Photography
Martin Minns
Director of Photography
Adli Fakhri
Original Music Composer
Marcel Khalife
Original Music Composer
Mustafa Al-Kurd
Original Music Composer
Tom Scott Robson
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Occupied Palestine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Occupied Palestine about?
Long before the first Intifada drew international media to focus on Palestinian life under Israeli rule, David Koff produced this in-depth portrait of the daily conflict being waged in Israel/Palestine. It was recently rediscovered. With a combination of candid interviews and remarkable historic footage, Occupied Palestine unpicks the strategic and ideological motors of Israeli rule in Palestine, powerfully depicting that the roots of today's crises were firmly planted in the ground decades ago. Met with bomb threats and censorship on its initial release in the US in 1981, Occupied Palestine remains a singular work of engaged filmmaking and a unique record of an overlooked chapter in the course of the conflict.
Who directed Occupied Palestine?
Occupied Palestine was directed by David Koff.
Who stars in Occupied Palestine?
The principal cast of Occupied Palestine includes Ian Holm, Kika Markham.
When was Occupied Palestine released and how long is it?
Occupied Palestine was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Occupied Palestine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Occupied Palestine was composed by Adli Fakhri, Marcel Khalife, Mustafa Al-Kurd.