Yellow Asphalt
אספלט צהוב
Synopsis
Three stories set among the Bedouin of Jahalin in the hills of the Judean desert. On an almost deserted highway, two Israeli truckers strike a Bedouin lad accidentally. Before they can flee, the boy's people appear and circle the truckers. Retribution? In a tent, elders judge a woman seeking divorce; she wants to leave with her young daughters. They deny the suit. That night she gathers her girls and runs. Her husband pursues her. The Bedouin maid of a married Israeli hot-house farmer is discovered in adultery; with her life in danger, she seeks protection from her lover. He turns her away and involves a Bedouin farmhand in disposing of her. What tribal justice awaits?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 8, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Verete
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Verete
- Original Title
- אספלט צהוב
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Verete
Dan Verete
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Verete
Writer
Dan Verete
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Asphalt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yellow Asphalt about?
Three stories set among the Bedouin of Jahalin in the hills of the Judean desert. On an almost deserted highway, two Israeli truckers strike a Bedouin lad accidentally. Before they can flee, the boy's people appear and circle the truckers. Retribution? In a tent, elders judge a woman seeking divorce; she wants to leave with her young daughters. They deny the suit. That night she gathers her girls and runs. Her husband pursues her. The Bedouin maid of a married Israeli hot-house farmer is discovered in adultery; with her life in danger, she seeks protection from her lover. He turns her away and involves a Bedouin farmhand in disposing of her. What tribal justice awaits?
Who directed Yellow Asphalt?
Yellow Asphalt was directed by Dan Verete.
Who stars in Yellow Asphalt?
The principal cast of Yellow Asphalt includes Moshe Ivgy, Raida Adon, Tatjana Blacher, Motti Katz, Sami Samir.
When was Yellow Asphalt released and how long is it?
Yellow Asphalt was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.