The Arab Dream
Al Hilm Al-‘Arabi
Synopsis
In this autobiographical film the Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of his past and possible future in occupied Palestine. Wherever he looks, he feels surrounded by images and places that have a political significance. Can a landscape be free of meaning, is there any point in striving for an approach that transcends all ideology? Commissioned by the ARTE network as part of a series of films for the end of the millennium, this film is a travelogue through Jerusalem, Nazareth and Ramallah. The film is a meditation on quotidian injustices, and a formulation of an aesthetic and creative response to them.
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- Director
- Elia Suleiman
- Screenplay & Story
- Elia Suleiman
- Original Title
- Al Hilm Al-‘Arabi
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 26m
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Elia Suleiman
Elia Suleiman
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Elia Suleiman
Director
Elia Suleiman
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What is The Arab Dream about?
In this autobiographical film the Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman goes in search of his past and possible future in occupied Palestine. Wherever he looks, he feels surrounded by images and places that have a political significance. Can a landscape be free of meaning, is there any point in striving for an approach that transcends all ideology? Commissioned by the ARTE network as part of a series of films for the end of the millennium, this film is a travelogue through Jerusalem, Nazareth and Ramallah. The film is a meditation on quotidian injustices, and a formulation of an aesthetic and creative response to them.
Who directed The Arab Dream?
The Arab Dream was directed by Elia Suleiman.
Who stars in The Arab Dream?
The principal cast of The Arab Dream includes Elia Suleiman.
When was The Arab Dream released and how long is it?
The Arab Dream was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 26m.