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Pomegranates and Myrrh

52 %|Feb 1, 2009|Drama

A free spirited woman dancer, Kamar, finds herself the lonely wife of a prisoner, Zaid, and away from everything she loves until she returns to the dance, defying societys taboos. At the dance Kamar is confronted with Kais, a Palestinian returnee. Sparks fly between Kamar and Kais, creating more than a passionate, emotional dance for the both of them. Matters become even more complicated when Zaid's sentence is extended. Kamar's life is thrown into turmoil as she becomes increasingly attached to Kais, and caught in the midst of her desire to dance and breaking the family and society taboos of the prisoner's wife's role while life under occupation rages on.

Featured Crew

Najwa Najjar
Director
Dema Abdul Hadi
Wardrobe Designer
Salim Abu Jabal
Casting
Matthias Saenger
Foley Editor
Emile Kort
Makeup & Hair
Hani E. Kort
Producer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Daniel Gräbner
Co-Producer