An Orange from Jaffa

An Orange from Jaffa
  • Release date: 3 Feb 2024
  • Release year: 2023
  • Runtime: 27 minutes
  • Country: France, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Poland
Plot:
Mohammed, a young Palestinian, embarks on a tense journey to cross an Israeli checkpoint with a temporary Polish identity card. After being turned down by other drivers, Farouk, a well-meaning taxi driver, offers him a ride. However, they soon encounter severe trouble when the checkpoint authorities discover Mohammed's previous failed attempt to cross. The film powerfully captures the oppressive reality of life under occupation and the personal costs involved.
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