The Golden Pomegranate (2010)
Noa (Achinoam Nini), a popular Israeli singer of Yemenite descent, prepares for a concert in Jerusalem. She is interrupted by an old Arab man who claims to have been a close friend her great grandmother. He tells her about Mazal, a Jewish child-bride (Hadar Ozeri) from Yemen, who preserves her religion, culture, family and her unique art, surviving the harsh, violent conditions of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. She becomes the mother of two, a young widow (Galit Giat), and the family's breadwinner through her skills as a jeweler in gold and silver. In time, a woman of property (Timna Brauer) and an ardent patriot, she prevails through the unfolding bloody decades while living in the Old City of Jerusalem. She heads a family of extraordinary, unforgettable characters and grows old in strength and determination, remaining true to her traditions and ideals.
Cast
- Rinat Abushaev - Elder Sarah
- Aviv Alush - Mature Shalom
- Ellen Anreder - Nurse Michal
- Mati Atlas - Matti
- Galit Giat - Mature Mazal
- Reef Cohen - Miriam The Granddaughter
- Joanna Bayless - Sister Gray
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Golden Pomegranate about?
- Noa (Achinoam Nini), a popular Israeli singer of Yemenite descent, prepares for a concert in Jerusalem. She is interrupted by an old Arab man who claims to have been a close friend her great grandmother. He tells her about Mazal, a Jewish child-bride (Hadar Ozeri) from Yemen, who preserves her religion, culture, family and her unique art, surviving the harsh, violent conditions of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. She becomes the mother of two, a young widow (Galit Giat), and the family's breadwinner through her skills as a jeweler in gold and silver. In time, a woman of property (Timna Brauer) and an ardent patriot, she prevails through the unfolding bloody decades while living in the Old City of Jerusalem. She heads a family of extraordinary, unforgettable characters and grows old in strength and determination, remaining true to her traditions and ideals.
- Who directed The Golden Pomegranate?
- The Golden Pomegranate was directed by Dan Turgeman.
- Who stars in The Golden Pomegranate?
- The Golden Pomegranate stars Rinat Abushaev, Aviv Alush, Ellen Anreder, Mati Atlas, Galit Giat, Reef Cohen.
- How long is The Golden Pomegranate?
- The Golden Pomegranate has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Golden Pomegranate?
- The Golden Pomegranate is a Drama film.
- Where was The Golden Pomegranate produced?
- The Golden Pomegranate was produced in Israel.