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THE MOUNTAIN


Synopsis:

For many centuries elopement in the Middle East has been the only alternative for women who object to pre arranged marriage. If the woman is caught while eloping, she is either brought back home, or killed on the spot by members of her community.

Two women, two generations apart, challange their tradition.
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Winner of 13 international awards including:

Grand Prix. Du Monde Arab film festival, Paris, France. Best short film
GrandPrix. Henri LongLois Film festival. Tours, France.
President Prize. UINESCO. International Film Festival. Hiroshima, Japan.
Cine Eagle Film Award. Washington DC, USA



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Rabieah Morkus
Messihiah Assaf
Rashid Mashharawi
Hiam Abbas
Salim Dau
Adeeb Jahshan
Nabieah Morkus
Insaf, young woman
Insaf’s Grandmother
Ali, boyfriend of Insaf
Sister of Ali
Ali’s Brother in law
father of Insaf
mother of Insaf
 
 

Shot on Location in Galilee and Gaza.
 

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Hanna Elias
Evon Meklesh
Labib Haddad
Michael Kenoor
Sharbel Elias
 
 
A Jarmaq Film Production.        
 
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THE MOUNTAIN; Drama, 35mm, color, 37 minutes.
Arabic with English Subtitles. (Also available in French Subtitles.)