Pomegranates and Myrrh
Al-mor wa al rumman
Synopsis
A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
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Pomegranates and Myrrh (Al Mor wa al Rumman) by Najwa Najjar
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Durban International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
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Production Budget
$980K
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Najwa Najjar
- Screenplay & Story
- Najwa Najjar
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna, Amritha Vaz
- Original Title
- Al-mor wa al rumman
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Kuwait, Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Hebrew, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $980K
- Production Studios
- ZDF/Arte, Desert Door Productions, Ustura Films, Rif Film, Ciné-Sud Promotion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Najwa Najjar
Najwa Najjar
Mychael Danna, Amritha Vaz
Valentina Caniglia
Bettina Böhler, Sotira Kyriacou
Hani E. Kort
Department Leadership Roster
Najwa Najjar
Director
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Amritha Vaz
Original Music Composer
Valentina Caniglia
Director of Photography
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Sotira Kyriacou
Editor
Hani E. Kort
Producer
Najwa Najjar
Writer
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Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Pomegranates and Myrrh about?
A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.
Who directed Pomegranates and Myrrh?
Pomegranates and Myrrh was directed by Najwa Najjar.
Who stars in Pomegranates and Myrrh?
The principal cast of Pomegranates and Myrrh includes Yasmine Al Massri, Hiam Abbass, Ali Suliman, Walid Abdul Salam, Ahmad Abu Sal'oum.
When was Pomegranates and Myrrh released and how long is it?
Pomegranates and Myrrh was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Pomegranates and Myrrh?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pomegranates and Myrrh was composed by Mychael Danna, Amritha Vaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pomegranates and Myrrh?
Pomegranates and Myrrh holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).