Movies and TvShows featuring "ramallah" theme.

Lemon Tree is a drama film that tells the story of a Palestinian widow named Salma Zidane who lives on the West Bank. When the Israeli Defense Minister moves in next door and decides to cut down Salma's lemon tree grove due to security concerns, she takes her case to the Israeli Supreme Court. The film explores themes of oppression, resistance, and the power of hope.

Tel Aviv on Fire is a comedy/drama/romance film that takes place in the 2010s and revolves around a Palestinian man named Salam, who works as an assistant on a popular soap opera called "Tel Aviv on Fire." The soap opera is set in the Israeli-Palestinian border and focuses on a forbidden love story between a Palestinian spy and an Israeli general's wife. Salam is unexpectedly promoted to be the main scriptwriter of the soap opera, but he soon finds himself caught in a conflict between the Israeli military and the Palestinian security forces. As Salam faces challenges in writing the storylines, he becomes entangled with real-life events and must navigate the politics and tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship. Along the way, he develops a unique relationship with an Israeli officer at a checkpoint and finds himself in unexpected situations that test his creativity, determination, and understanding of both cultures.

War Photographer is a documentary that follows the life and work of photojournalist James Nachtwey, focusing on his experiences in conflict zones such as Palestine, the Balkan War, and Indonesia. The film explores the dangers and moral dilemmas faced by war photographers as they capture images of death, devastation, and suffering. It also delves into the personal toll taken on Nachtwey and his relationships.

Land of Plenty tells the story of a disillusioned Vietnam War veteran who embarks on a road trip across America after the events of 9/11. Through encounters with homeless people, xenophobia, and paranoia, he navigates a post-9/11 world filled with violence and prejudice.

Lara is Palestinian and lives in London. She has everything she wants in her life: a husband, a son and a beautiful house in one of the best areas of the city. Nevertheless, her everyday life appears cold and grey, only brightened up by surreptitious sips of vodka. But one day, Inam, a sensual, resolute girl, knocks on her door. Lara seems to be transported back to her adolescence when she and Inam were close friends, and studied together in Ramallah. In Lara's astonished eyes we see a mixture of fear and desire towards the woman whom she had lost sight of. A deceptive tangle of memories which a trauma, a love affair and an experience with two Israeli soldiers in Jerusalem an re-surface. From a gripping, well structured emotional thriller that traces back their memories through recurrent flashbacks that take us to the West Bank in 1994, during the Intifada.

Mayor is a documentary film that follows the journey of the mayor of Ramallah, Palestine, as he navigates the challenges of governing a city under occupation. It explores his role in the local government, his interactions with the Israeli authorities, and the impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the daily lives of the residents. The film provides a unique perspective on the complexities of the situation and sheds light on the struggles faced by the Palestinian people.

Maher, a Palestinian man, a former political prisoner. He is an electrical engineer by profession but an artist at heart. He dreams of staging a contemporary dance performance in Ramallah. In order to do so, he must deal with his disapproving family, tight budgets and cultural norms. Set in today's most contested location, Maher's story is a parable about a society in conflict, where the real war is between dreams and traditions.

Soraida, a Woman of Palestine is a powerful documentary that follows the incredible story of Soraida, a woman who defied the oppressive apartheid system in Palestine. Through her courage and determination, she becomes a symbol of hope for her people.

In Mondial 2010 Lebanese artist Roy Dib presents an impossible love story between two men. His is a road movie that explores the institutional borders of the modern day Middle East. The film won the Teddy Award at the Berlin Film Festival.