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Apples from the Desert (2014)

Movie ★ 6.2 96 min

Drama

Based on the award-winning play and popular Israeli short story, this poignant family drama follows Rivka, 19-years-old and strong-willed, who struggles to follow the conservative lifestyle of her ultra-orthodox parents in Jerusalem. Determined to break free from her parents’ rigid worldview, she runs away to a secular farming community in the desert. The decision pushes the two generations to confront the chasm between their stringent views of tradition and modernity.

Arik Lubetzki Director Matti Harari Director Matti Harari Writer Arik Lovezki Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 25, 2014
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
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Cast

Moran Rosenblatt Moran Rosenblatt Rivkah Shlomi Koriat Shlomi Koriat Reuben Reymonde Amsallem Reymonde Amsallem Victoria Irit Kaplan Irit Kaplan Sarah Elisha Banai Dubi Tzvi Shissel Tzvi Shissel Ze'ev Moshe Ashkenazi Moshe Ashkenazi Yossi

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Frequently asked questions

What is Apples from the Desert about?
Based on the award-winning play and popular Israeli short story, this poignant family drama follows Rivka, 19-years-old and strong-willed, who struggles to follow the conservative lifestyle of her ultra-orthodox parents in Jerusalem. Determined to break free from her parents’ rigid worldview, she runs away to a secular farming community in the desert. The decision pushes the two generations to confront the chasm between their stringent views of tradition and modernity.
Who directed Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert was directed by Arik Lubetzki, Matti Harari.
Who stars in Apples from the Desert?
Apples from the Desert stars Moran Rosenblatt, Shlomi Koriat, Reymonde Amsallem, Irit Kaplan.
When was Apples from the Desert released?
Apples from the Desert is a 2014 drama film.
Where can I watch Apples from the Desert?
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