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Les citronniers

Original title: Etz Limon
  • 2008
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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Les citronniers (2008)
A drama based on the true story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.
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The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.The story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemontree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.

  • Director
    • Eran Riklis
  • Writers
    • Suha Arraf
    • Eran Riklis
  • Stars
    • Hiam Abbass
    • Rona Lipaz-Michael
    • Ali Suliman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eran Riklis
    • Writers
      • Suha Arraf
      • Eran Riklis
    • Stars
      • Hiam Abbass
      • Rona Lipaz-Michael
      • Ali Suliman
    • 39User reviews
    • 89Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Salma Zidane
    Rona Lipaz-Michael
    Rona Lipaz-Michael
    • Mira Navon
    Ali Suliman
    Ali Suliman
    • Ziad Daud
    Doron Tavory
    Doron Tavory
    • Defense Minister Israel Navon
    Tarik Kopty
    Tarik Kopty
    • Abu Hussam
    • (as Tarik Copti)
    Amos Lavi
    Amos Lavi
    • Commander Jacob
    • (as Amos Lavie)
    Amnon Wolf
    Amnon Wolf
    • Leibowitz
    Liron Baranes
    • Gilad
    Smadar Jaaron
    • Tamar Gera
    • (as Smadar Yaaron)
    Danny Leshman
    • Private Itamar 'Quickie'
    Ayelet Robinson
    Ayelet Robinson
    • Shelly
    Amos Tamam
    Amos Tamam
    • Simon Hasson
    Loai Nofi
    Loai Nofi
    • Nasser Zidane
    • (as Loai Noufi)
    Hili Yalon
    Hili Yalon
    • Sigi Navon
    Makram Khoury
    Makram Khoury
    • Abu Kamal
    • (as Makram J. Khoury)
    Michael Warshaviak
    • Braverman - the attorney
    Eran Ivanir
    Eran Ivanir
    Jameel Khoury
    Jameel Khoury
    • Mussa - Salma's Son-in-Law
    • (as Jamil Khoury)
    • Director
      • Eran Riklis
    • Writers
      • Suha Arraf
      • Eran Riklis
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews39

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    8stensson

    The conflict in human light

    This is about the 45-year-old Palestinian widow. She supports herself by these lemon trees. Then, the Israeli minister of defense becomes her neighbor, including security problems. The greatest of these problems are the widow's trees.

    But there's also a quite silent love story here, between the woman and her much younger Palestinian lawyer. It's not very physical, but the passion is evident in their eyes.

    Movies like this makes more for your interest in this very tragic conflict, than any action performance. To be recommended, if you want to know more about people. And politics.
    8kosmasp

    Grey Lemon

    Yes I know a lemon isn't grey, but yellow (or green, if it ain't ripe yet), but I'm talking about the grey area this movie does try to shine a light upon, with more than a light human touch coming with it. You get both sides of a dilemma, that concerns the aforementioned (see English title) lemon tree(s).

    The director and the stars where at the screening I watched. There were many questions, one concerned the message of the movie. Interestingly enough the director himself is a Jew. But he still sees the craziness of the Gaza/border to other countries. And he also had an "All-Star" cast, that shows that there must not be any hate between the races. And the movie itself raises a few questions, about a few hot topics. It's a movie worth watching, not only for those that are afflicted by the themes of the movie, but also for everyone else!
    9MikeyB1793

    Heart-Rending

    Heart-rending. A nuanced film about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

    I don't pretend to know a lot about this conflict, but I felt this film had much to say. The characters and the inner conflicts they feel are very well brought out.

    There is a lot of strength and feeling in this movie. Neither side is presented as being perfect and having all the 'right' solutions.

    The film is slow moving and very thoughtful and I appreciate that when I compare it to the histrionics in most films today. There is also a complexity in the characters and story. The scenes shown of Israel and the Palestinian camps, the check-points, the wall.. are most informative.
    9shmulik-cohen

    Like Eran's Syrian Bride, The People behind the Conflict

    Very Realistic or close to Reality with Emphasis on People involved. Salma played by Hiam Abbass, a widow who lives on her dead Fathers Lemon Grove. An Israeli Defence Minister comes to live opposite Grove. Based on real story with Minister Shaul Mofaz. This causes a security problem. Showing "Fence" which is mostly a Wall. The Ministers Wife identifies with Salma. This is very much like Israel 2008. Similar to "Syrian Bride" Riklis set's up the Realistic Story and how it effects on People caught in to the situation. Hiam is Marvelous and other actors in the cast too. 9 out of 10 Sam's Rating. An enjoyable DocuDrama.
    8lastliberal

    I won't let them touch my trees.

    Hiam Abbass (The Visitor) is outstanding as Salma, a Palestinian widow with a lemon grove that ekes out a meager living. Unfortunately, the Israeli Defence Minister moves in next door and wants the lemon grove gone for security reasons.

    Just like governments everywhere, there is no concern for the effect of rulings on individuals. The Defence Minister (Doron Tavory) is too busy chasing skirts to care. His wife (Rona Lipaz-Michael) cares, but has to put up with his philandering and his dismissal of her concerns. But Salma won't give up without a fight.

    She certainly gets no help from the local Palestinian politicians, who don't like rocking the boat.

    She goes to a local court and is dismissed, so she decides to go to the Israeli Supreme Court. Mira (Lipaz-Michael) gets more involved as the case drags on. The relationship with her lawyer (Ali Suliman) also gets more involved.

    The film shows the impossibility of Palestinian - Israeli relations ever getting better.

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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Title Card: [last title card]

      [after the end credits]

      Title Card: Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat.

    • Crazy credits
      After the end credits are over, the theme song's chorus "Lemon tree very pretty and the lemon flower is sweet but the fruit of the poor lemon is impossible to eat" is shown on screen.
    • Connections
      References Yair Lapid (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Lemon Tree
      Written by Will Holt (as William Willy Holt)

      Performed by Mira Awad

      Fur Deutschland, Osterreich, Schweiz

      Musik-ed. Europaton/Ebony MV/

      Essex Music (T6JMusicService)/Bosworth Music

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 23, 2008 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Israel
      • Germany
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Heimatfilm (Germany)
      • MACT Productions (France)
    • Languages
      • Arabic
      • Hebrew
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lemon Tree
    • Filming locations
      • Djelazoun, West Bank, Israel
    • Production companies
      • Heimatfilm
      • MACT Productions
      • Eran Riklis Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $569,672
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,602
      • Apr 19, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,387,488
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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