Under the Same Sun (2013)
The film is set in the near future, and it looks back on how peace was made in 2013 between Israel and Palestine. It is the story of two businessmen - one Palestinian and one Israeli - who struggle to set up a solar energy company. Both come from societies where there is strong opposition to cooperating with the other, and the film tells how they overcome hostility from within their own families and from the people around them. In the end, they mount a Facebook campaign that brings popular support both to their joint venture and to the peace process. The film was produced by Amir Harel, an Academy Award-nominated Israeli producer, and directed by Sameh Zoabi, a leading Palestinian film-maker.
Director: Sameh Zoabi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Cast
- Yossi Marshak - Shaul
- Ali Suliman - Nizar
- Lucy Aharish - Abir
- Bassem Loulou - Abu Walid
- Noa Barkai - Anat
- Eliana Schejter - Dorit
- Yoav Hayt - Gadi
Language: العربية, English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Sameh Zoabi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Same Sun about?
- The film is set in the near future, and it looks back on how peace was made in 2013 between Israel and Palestine. It is the story of two businessmen - one Palestinian and one Israeli - who struggle to set up a solar energy company. Both come from societies where there is strong opposition to cooperating with the other, and the film tells how they overcome hostility from within their own families and from the people around them. In the end, they mount a Facebook campaign that brings popular support both to their joint venture and to the peace process. The film was produced by Amir Harel, an Academy Award-nominated Israeli producer, and directed by Sameh Zoabi, a leading Palestinian film-maker.
- Who directed Under the Same Sun?
- Under the Same Sun was directed by Sameh Zoabi.
- Who stars in Under the Same Sun?
- Under the Same Sun stars Yossi Marshak, Ali Suliman, Lucy Aharish, Bassem Loulou, Noa Barkai, Eliana Schejter.
- How long is Under the Same Sun?
- Under the Same Sun has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Same Sun?
- Under the Same Sun is a Drama film.