Apples From The Desert

Directed by Matti Harari & Arik Lubetzki

Nominated for three Israeli Academy Awards and adapted from the much-loved book, Apples From The Desert is a timeless and moving tale of tradition versus modernity. Rebecca Avranel is an only child, living a cloistered existence with her strictly religious Sephardic parents in Jerusalem. Unhappy with the restrictive traditions of home and community, she secretly breaks taboos, joining a dance class where she meets secular kibbutznik Dooby. But following her dreams wreaks havoc when her father reveals other plans for her.

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Duration:
96 minutes

Translated title:
Tapoukhim min ha’midbar

Languages:
Hebrew

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Israel

Year of production:
2014