Gaza Mon Amour

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Gaza Mon Amour, is a 2021 Jordanian movie, directed by Arab Nasser and Tarzan Nasser, and starring Hiam Abbass, Salim Daw, Maisa Abd Elhadi. with a runtime of 87 minutes.

Overview

Gaza Mon Amour is a Palestinian drama film directed by Arab and Tarzan Nasser, set against the backdrop of everyday life in Gaza. Sixty-year-old fisherman Issa has quietly harbored a secret love for Siham, a widow who sells clothes at the local market, for years. When his fishing net unexpectedly hauls up an ancient phallic statue of the god Apollo from the sea floor, the discovery fills Issa with an unlikely new confidence to finally pursue Siham. However, his fragile romantic plans are thrown into chaos when local authorities and various factions take interest in the mysterious artifact. Gaza Mon Amour is a tender, gently humorous Palestinian film that weaves romance and political reality together, earning international festival acclaim for its unique portrayal of longing and humanity beneath occupation.

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