Overview

The drama, the story of three childhood friends and a young woman who are torn apart in their fight for freedom, is billed as the first fully-financed film to come out of the Palestinian cinema industry.

Fun facts

Awards
Won the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film (2013)
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Nominations
2 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2014)
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Setting
Set in Israel
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ehab Assal
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Details

Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Writer: Hany Abu-AssadWriter
Original title: عمر
Status: Released
Release date: May 21, 2013
Original language: Arabic
Countries: Palestinian Territory

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Production

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Cast

Adam BakriOmar
Waleed ZuaiterAgent Rami
Leem LubanyNadia
Samer BisharatAmjad
Eyad HouraniTarek
Mousa Habiib AllahSewing Shop Manager
Doraid LiddawiSoldier
Adi KrayemSoldier #1
Foad Abed-EihadiSoldier #2
Essam Abu AabedOmar's Boss
Anna Maria HawaOmar's Sister
Ziad JarjouraOmar's Brother
Wafaa AonOmar's Mother
Jehad Abu AssalOmar's Father
May JabareenSuit Store Employee