Rent Lemon Tree
(2008)
Etz Limon
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Salma, a Palestinian widow, has to stand up against her new neighbour, the Israeli Defence Minister, when he moves into his new house opposite her lemon grove, on the green line border between Israel and the West Bank. The Israeli security forces are quick to declare that Salma‘s trees pose a threat to the Minister’s safety and issue orders to uproot them. Together with Ziad Daud, her young Palestinian lawyer, Salma goes all the way to the Israeli Supreme Court to try and save her trees. Her struggle raises the interest of Mira Navon, the Defense minister’s wife, who is trapped in her new home and in an unhappy life. Despite their differences and the borders between them the two women develop an invisible bond, while forbidden ties grow stronger between Salma and Ziad. Salma’s legal and personal journey lead her deep into the complex, dark and sometimes funny chaos of the ongoing struggle in the Middle East, in which all players find themselves alone in their struggle to survive.
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Lemon Tree review by LVZ
The other side of the story?
(1) of (1) members found this review helpful.
Brilliantly simple but effective.
I also have no idea whether this is a general indication of issues but I think it is extremely possible. This simply shows what is a "need" seen from one perspective, is a gross abuse to another.
This film left me feeling haunted and spent.
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Lemon Tree review by JD
The sharpest citrus.
(1) of (2) members found this review helpful.
I don't know if this is a good reflection of the Israel / Palestine relationship but I felt that I watching into another world. Seeing the huge differences between us and them and between either side of the West bank divide. Moments of levity do not hide the constant threat and oppression. I felt privileged to live in a much more liberated culture.
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Rated: 3.8 stars out of 5 from 33 ratings
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Parental Guidance - general viewing but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
| Release Date: | 27/04/2009 |
| Production Year: | 2008 |
| Run Time: | 106 minutes |
| Aspect Ratio: | Widescreen 1.78:1 / 16:9 |
| Format: | Pal |
| Colour: | Colour |
