90 min
Hanna Elias
Fiction
2003 - Palestine/Israel
Canadian Premiere
The Olive Harvest tells a complex love story against the backdrop of intoxicating Palestinian landscapes. Upon his release from an Israeli prison, Mazen develops romantic feelings for his childhood friend, Raeda. Unfortunately, Raeda is already engaged to Taher, Mazen’s younger brother. As it is tradition for the eldest brother to marry first, their love is kept a secret.
Silver Pyramid Prize, Best Arab Film and Jury Award, Cairo International Film Festival 2004; Finalist, First Time Director, Sao Paolo International Film Festival 2004
Screened with Flee