The Milky Way
שביל החלב
Synopsis
1964, a village in Galilee. The Mukhtar collaborates with Israeli military rule. Someone is forging work permits, and the Mukhtar's son and a steady metalsmith, Mahmud, want to marry the same woman. These story lines cross when the village teacher is arrested and jailed for the forgeries, with the Mukhtar's approval. Mahmoud discovers who the real forger is and goes to the Mukhtar, whose son assumes Mahmud has come to denounce him. He sets off to burn down Mahmoud's house; tragedy follows. At Mahmud's side through his troubles is Mabruq, the village fool who, like others, particularly a young woman named Jamilah, still suffers from witnessing horrors in the 1948 war.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ali Nasser
- Original Title
- שביל החלב
- Country of Origin
- Palestinian Territory
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ali Nasser
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Ali Nasser
Director
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What is The Milky Way about?
1964, a village in Galilee. The Mukhtar collaborates with Israeli military rule. Someone is forging work permits, and the Mukhtar's son and a steady metalsmith, Mahmud, want to marry the same woman. These story lines cross when the village teacher is arrested and jailed for the forgeries, with the Mukhtar's approval. Mahmoud discovers who the real forger is and goes to the Mukhtar, whose son assumes Mahmud has come to denounce him. He sets off to burn down Mahmoud's house; tragedy follows. At Mahmud's side through his troubles is Mabruq, the village fool who, like others, particularly a young woman named Jamilah, still suffers from witnessing horrors in the 1948 war.
Who directed The Milky Way?
The Milky Way was directed by Ali Nasser.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
The principal cast of The Milky Way includes Suhel Haddad, Salim Daw, Makram J. Khoury, Amal Murkus, Lutuf Nouasser.
When was The Milky Way released and how long is it?
The Milky Way was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.