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This is very fine movie that shows vividly the injustice that the Arab woman faces. However it does very weakly present the Israeli side of the problem that Israel actually does face terrorist threats. In addition, unlike any Arab country, the Arab woman has the full use of the court system as well as the unrestricted open press.
8/10
31.5.2009 -
mkmj4101@ - age: 50+
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The motive for this movie is obvious. Ironically the movie neglects to include that Israel is the only genuine democracy in the Middle East, and that the Israeli courts are unbiased. In fact the speaker of the Knesset is an Arab who demonizes Israel and supports its demise. As for the Lemon tree, at least she gets a trial in Israel, while in contrast a Palestinian charged with selling their house to a Jew gets a death sentence... see Oakland Ross column Toronto Star. So thismovie leaves out how Jews are victimized by teh Arab world, have no justice, noi recourse and that well over 800,000 Jews were expelled in an ethnic cleansing from their Arab homes, leaving behind the equivalent of 4 times the size of Israel in real estate.
2/10
30.5.2009 -
fakakked@ - age: 36-49
It's a well written movie, a must see one. Nice directing and great play by the actress. It has comedy parts too, while it's a serious movie.
9/10
25.5.2009 -
medicant13@ - age: 18-25
I do not hesitate in giving 10/10 just for the superb manner in which such a delicate subject was presented. It is far superior means to feel the plight of Palestinians.
10/10
23.5.2009 -
thakurj@ - age: 50+
Heart-rending. A nuanced film about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
9/10
15.11.2008 -
mikebrunet@ - age: 50+
A must see movie... very good storyline shows compassion between neighbours... explains a lot about the israel and palestinian cultures.
7/10
26.10.2008 -
abouddmd@ - age: 36-49
The producer has a realistic point of view but not enough powerful, in my opinion.
7/10
9.10.2008 -
mehrtabari@ - age: 26-35
I had hoped to see a film with a balanced viewpoint on the Palestinian conflict but it was unfortunately more of a commentary on the Israeli trend to appropriate land from Palestinians. The film touched several other subjects such as female subjugation to males but not with enough depth or meaning. However it provided refreshing images of Palestine and the female lead was outstanding in her portrayal of grace under duress.
6/10
16.9.2008 -
4jacks@ - age: 50+
Haunting. Beautiful. Poignant. Beautifully crafted and acted.
9/10
14.9.2008 -
tashariff@ - age: 36-49
It is very favorable for the Arab cause, even bias, similar problems are existing all over the world, in such cases what the story about, no one is considering to protect, save the " lemon trees" many instance sacrifies people's existence, life to secure the interest and safety of a State, COUNTRY, the movie itself is well played, anyone in his role, but it is a wrong message, at a wrong time.
7/10
10.9.2008 -
bleuerotto@ - age: 50+
A film that shows both sides of the fence, from the people's perspective. Gives you insights on people, their lives, their problems, their joys and their emotions. One of those films that you keep thinking about for a long time after, and where you get attached to the characters. I love the fact that no sides are taken and that you can see that people are still humans and have a heart whether they are Israeli or Palestinian. Great film, a must see!
10/10
9.9.2008 -
hayanamoi@ - age: 18-25
A beautiful, moving film that shows there are not good guys or bad guys in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, only victims on both sides.
10/10
8.9.2008 -
viacondotti8@ - age: 36-49
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The film, in both Arabic and Hebrew, speaks volume about the irony and impasse between the Jews and the Palestine. Director Eran Riklis treats the topic with compassion and fairness - pointing out that those who really suffer - the everyday people. And out of this chaos bears hope. It’s equally hopeful with the recent wave of films from the region such as “The Band’s Visit”, “Live and become” that make one appreciate what films could do to entertain and sensitize us to issues of the war-torn zone. Yes, it’s time to stop shooting at each other but shoot more films like this. Finally, a plead to cinema goers to support this kind of films that speak from the heart than those mindless violent Hollywood epics.
9/10
3.9.2008 -
orsiya1@ - age: 18-25
This is the type of film that sheds more lights on the Middle East, than all the UN, the Politics and convoluted media can. The real people in the story, as symbolized by an Arab woman on one side and an Jewish woman on the other side, suffer in silence while the circus from both sides milk their circumstances for their own benefit. It is particularly poignant that when the two women finally meet face to face, they greet each other in silence knowing well their fates are at the mercy of the noisy circus around them... Hiam Abbas ( “The Visitor”, “Syrian Bribe”, “Paradise Now”) is an amazing actress who can evoke such emotional depth with her soulful silence and gazes that transcend culture and border. Hats off to Eran Riklis, an ex-Canadian, and the Israel-Euro funders, for creating to this very humane and insightful film.
8/10
3.9.2008 -
chaszzy@ - age: 36-49
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