In “The Taste of Apples Is Red,” Syrian director Ehab Tarabieh tells an enchanted tale of religion, war, family and unforgotten sins of a distant past.
As a native of the occupied Golan Heights and an opponent of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Tarabieh was eager to make a film about what was happening in Syria. A member of the minority Druze community, Tarabieh also had insights into a religion that has as its central pillar the belief in reincarnation. Bringing together these elements, infused with magical realism, he has created a story about family, faith and the absurdity of living under Israeli occupation next to a raging war just beyond the border.
A fan of Guillermo del Toro as well as of Studio Ghibli, Tarabieh says, “It’s about imagination. When you put imagination into something, you force the viewer to think.”
“What happened in Syria is so absurd. No...
As a native of the occupied Golan Heights and an opponent of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Tarabieh was eager to make a film about what was happening in Syria. A member of the minority Druze community, Tarabieh also had insights into a religion that has as its central pillar the belief in reincarnation. Bringing together these elements, infused with magical realism, he has created a story about family, faith and the absurdity of living under Israeli occupation next to a raging war just beyond the border.
A fan of Guillermo del Toro as well as of Studio Ghibli, Tarabieh says, “It’s about imagination. When you put imagination into something, you force the viewer to think.”
“What happened in Syria is so absurd. No...
- 11/15/2022
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
The Match Factory will launch sales on the debut film by Ehab Tarabieh, “The Taste of Apples Is Red,” at the Toronto Film Festival, where the film will be premiering in the Discovery section.
Tarabieh’s previous short films have won several prizes, including Best Short Film at Doha Tribeca Festival for “The Forgotten” (2012) and a nomination for a European Academy Award for “Smile and the World Will Smile Back” (2015).
“The Taste of Apples Is Red” is the first film to deal with the intricacies of the Druze faith. The director grew up in this closed off and secretive community, which separated from Islam and has aspects of Hindu and Greek philosophy. During the civil war in Syria, the Druze, who are spread throughout Syria, Israel and Lebanon, were divided between those who support Assad and those who despise him.
The film is set in the Golan Heights, where the...
Tarabieh’s previous short films have won several prizes, including Best Short Film at Doha Tribeca Festival for “The Forgotten” (2012) and a nomination for a European Academy Award for “Smile and the World Will Smile Back” (2015).
“The Taste of Apples Is Red” is the first film to deal with the intricacies of the Druze faith. The director grew up in this closed off and secretive community, which separated from Islam and has aspects of Hindu and Greek philosophy. During the civil war in Syria, the Druze, who are spread throughout Syria, Israel and Lebanon, were divided between those who support Assad and those who despise him.
The film is set in the Golan Heights, where the...
- 8/4/2022
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Tribeca premiere sells to North America.
Samuel Goldwyn Films has taken North American rights to Shady Srour’s Israeli comedy Holy Air.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in April. It was produced by Ilan Moscovitch.
Strour also stars, alongside Samuel Calderon, Tarik Copti, Dalia Okal and Bryan Anteer, in the story of a Christian Arab living in Nazareth who has the ingenious idea of bottling air from the Holy Land.
The deal was negotiated by Ben Feingold on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and Jan Naszewski of New Europe Film Sales, on behalf of the filmmakers.
Ben Feingold of Samuel Goldwyn Films said, “Holy Air is a contemporary comedy that not only transcends barriers of religion, gender, and culture, but is also intelligent and funny. I was reminded of The Band’s Visit, which is one of my favourite films of all time. We look forward to working with Shady and releasing...
Samuel Goldwyn Films has taken North American rights to Shady Srour’s Israeli comedy Holy Air.
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival in April. It was produced by Ilan Moscovitch.
Strour also stars, alongside Samuel Calderon, Tarik Copti, Dalia Okal and Bryan Anteer, in the story of a Christian Arab living in Nazareth who has the ingenious idea of bottling air from the Holy Land.
The deal was negotiated by Ben Feingold on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and Jan Naszewski of New Europe Film Sales, on behalf of the filmmakers.
Ben Feingold of Samuel Goldwyn Films said, “Holy Air is a contemporary comedy that not only transcends barriers of religion, gender, and culture, but is also intelligent and funny. I was reminded of The Band’s Visit, which is one of my favourite films of all time. We look forward to working with Shady and releasing...
- 5/23/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
Playing festivals in both Venice and Toronto last year, Israel's selection for the Oscars and the winner of Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor and more from the Israeli Film Academy, "Bethlehem" has been building considerable buzz. And now you'll get a chance to see for yourself the potent drama behind the thriller as it heads to a theatre near you. Starring Shadi Mar’I, Tsahi Halevy, Hitham Omari and Tarek Copti, and directed by Yuval Adler, the film tells the story of the tricky and troubled relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant that grows even more morally conflicted when the young man learns his employers are plotting to assassinate his radical brother. It's knotty drama filled with crackling tension too, and below we have an exclusive clip from the pretty terrific raid sequence in the film, where Israeli forces track...
- 3/4/2014
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
While Hollywood always tends to flex its muscle at film festivals, packing red carpets with stars, and dominating headlines with highly anticipated movies, the pleasure of hitting places like Venice and Toronto is discovering hidden gems, or acclaimed movies from elsewhere that haven't quite made a wave internationally just yet. And Yuval Adler's "Bethlehem" could potentially make some major noise. It's already earned notice at home, earning 12 nominations from the Israeli Film Academy, including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. And now, it's getting ready to show its stuff for the world. Today we unveil the exclusive trailer for the film, as it gears up play both Venice and Toronto in the coming weeks, and it certainly looks very promising. Starring Shadi Mar’I, Tsahi Halevy, Hitham Omari and Tarek Copti, the film chronicles the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant that grows even more morally.
- 8/22/2013
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
In case you’re not so familiar with this movie, don’t worry – we’re here to inform you that Zaytoun is an upcoming war drama which comes from director Eran Riklis and stars Stephen Dorff in the leading role. The movie was the runner-up for the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, and the good news is that today we have a great trailer from the whole thing to share with you!
Eran Riklis directed the movie from a script written by Nader Rizq, which centers on an Israeli fighter pilot who is shot down over Lebanon and must make his way across the war-torn country with the aid of an angry young Palestinian boy. In other words – sometimes the only friend you have is your enemy.
As you already guess, Stephen Dorff plays that fighter pilot, while the rest of the cast includes Alice Taglioni,...
Eran Riklis directed the movie from a script written by Nader Rizq, which centers on an Israeli fighter pilot who is shot down over Lebanon and must make his way across the war-torn country with the aid of an angry young Palestinian boy. In other words – sometimes the only friend you have is your enemy.
As you already guess, Stephen Dorff plays that fighter pilot, while the rest of the cast includes Alice Taglioni,...
- 12/20/2012
- by Jeanne Standal
- Filmofilia
Stephen Dorff has been added to the cast of Zaytown. The film, which is the first ever co-production between the UK and Israel, will be directed by Eran Riklis (Lemon Tree) and produced by Oscar-winning producer Gareth Unwin (The King's Speech). The Hollywood Reporter says that Dorff will play an as-yet-unconfirmed role, joining a cast that also includes Alice Taglioni, Lemon Tree actors Loai Nofi and Tarik Kopty, and The Kingdom's Ashraf Barhom. Riklis said: "After The Syrian Bride and Lemon Tree, I thought I completed (more)...
- 3/21/2012
- by By Emma Dibdin
- Digital Spy
London – Stephen Dorff and Alice Taglioni are to star alongside Loai Nofi (Lemon Tree), Tarik Kopty (Lemon Tree), Ashraf Barhom (The Kingdom) and Ali Suliman (Body of Lies) in Eran Riklis’ U.K./Israel co-production Zaytoun. Oscar-winning producer Gareth Unwin (The King’s Speech) is producing under his Bedlam Productions the movie developed by Fred Ritzenberg of Far Films with Riklis from a script penned by Palestinian scribe Nader Rizq. Story: Oscar-Winning Producer Gareth Unwin Sets Up First U.K./Israel Co-Production Jony Arbid (For My Father) and singer and actress Mira Awad has also signed for the movie which
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- 3/21/2012
- by Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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