(Haifa)

Content: Haifa, nicknamed after the city of his love and hope, goes around and comes around in a Palestinian refugee camp. Although he is everybody's fool, there are many things that only he knows. He is closely related to the family of Abu Said, a former policeman who gains new hopes from the political developments. Oum Said, his wife, hangs her hope on the imminent release of their eldest son, Said, from jail. She tries to find him a bride to secure things for the future. Their youngest son, Siad, is cynical and rebellious. He refuses to believe things. Sabah, the 12 year old daughter is romancing the future and wants to find out what's in it for her. The different stories are interwoven into a very timely insight into the current Palestinian mind.

Countries:

Palestinian Territory,

Germany,

Netherlands

Genres:

Drama,

War

Runtime:

110 minutes

Year:

1996

Directors:

Rashid Masharawi

Production companies:

Ayloul Films,

Argus Film Produktie

Actors:

Abu Said

Oum Said

Sabah

Siad

Samira

Crews:

Director

Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Producer

Writer