Screening date:11/12/2011 -- 17h30
Jerusalem Bride
The film shows the suffering of Palestinian families living in the Old City of Jerusalem. Through visits by a social worker, Riham, we discover the difficult situation experienced by four different families: political, economic and social circumstances.
Riham faces her own personal difficulties when she decides to marry Omar. His family opposes the marriage fearing for their own reputation since Riham's brother is a known drug addict. Despite her personal difficulties, Riham continues to visit these families attempting to help them improve their lives.
Some characters in the film were played by non-professional actors who are residents of the Old City.Riham faces her own personal difficulties when she decides to marry Omar. His family opposes the marriage fearing for their own reputation since Riham's brother is a known drug addict. Despite her personal difficulties, Riham continues to visit these families attempting to help them improve their lives.
Country: Israel
Production: Sahera Production
Year: 2010
Director: Sahera Dirbas
Editing: Joseph Maria Porta, Omar Awwad
Cinematography: Jamil Kadamani, Joseph Maria Porta
Sound: Khalil Khader
DVcam – 75'
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biography
Sahera Dirbas was born in Haifa in 1964. She has worked as an independent producer for the BBC, RAI and other TV programs since 1995. In 2006, she began making documentaries as an independent filmmaker.
Filmography
2008 - A Handful of Earth
2009 – Stranger in my Home
2009 – Women, War and Welfare in Jerusalem (138 pounds in my Pocket + Crystal Grapes)
2010 – Jerusalem Bride
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