Main Cast: Nazih Akleh, Bushra Karaman, Makram Khouri, Anna Achdian, Youssef Abou Warda, Sonia Amar
Release Year: 1987
Country: FR/BE
Run Time: 113 minutes
Plot
Filmed in the Arabic and Hebrew languages, Wedding in Galilee takes place in the occupied West Bank of Palestine. The story is set in motion by a village elder, who intends to give his son a traditional wedding. This may prove impossible if the elder cannot enlist the encouragement of the local Israeli leaders. To do this, he is forced to invite those leaders to the wedding. No mere "culture clash" drama, Wedding in Galilee is a multitextured drama that serves as an eye-opener for any non-Israeli or non-Palestinian who thinks he's got the mideast situation "figured out." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast
Nazih Akleh - Adel, the Groom
Bushra Karaman - The Mother
Makram Khouri - Military General
Anna Achdian - Samia, the Bride
Youssef Abou Warda - Baccum
Sonia Amar - Sumaya, the Daughter
Emtiaz Diab; George Khleifi; Hassan Diab; Abkas Himas; Ali Mohammed El Akili - Abu Adel, the Mukhtar; Eyad Anis - Hassan; Wael Barckouti - Ziad; Oum Favez Deibes - The Grandmother; Tali Dorat - Tali, Female Soldier; Tawfik Khleifi - Grandfather; Ilan Chemi - Officer; Mohamed Daghach - Uncle Khamis; Juliano Mer Khamis - Officer; Laila Warwar - Zouhaira
Credit
Yves Brover - Art Director, Michel Khleifi - Co-producer, Bernard Lorain - Co-producer, Anna Verhoeven - Costume Designer, Alain Tasma - First Assistant Director, Michel Khleifi - Director, Marie Castro-Vazquez - Editor, Jean-Marie Senia - Composer (Music Score), Nancy Baudoux - Makeup, Eddy van der Enden - Cinematographer, Walther van den Ende - Cinematographer, Bernard Lorain - Production Manager, Jacqueline Louis - Production Manager, George Khleifi - Production Manager, Yves Brover - Set Designer, Rachid Michirawi - Set Designer, Ricardo Castro - Sound/Sound Designer, Michel Khleifi - Screenwriter