Storyline
Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?
Cast & Crew
Hiam Abbass
Selma Zidane
Lead
Tarik Kopty
Abu Hussam
Ali Suliman
Ziad Daud
Doron Tavory
Defense Minister Israel Navon
Rona Lipaz-Michael
Mira Navon
AL
Amos Lavi
Commander Jacob
Amnon Wolf
Leibowitz
LB
Liron Baranes
Gilad
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eran Riklis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lemon Tree is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
