Lemon Tree

Plot Summary

Salma Zidane, a widow, lives simply from her grove of lemon trees in the West Bank's occupied territory. The Israeli defence minister and his wife move next door, forcing the Secret Service to order the trees' removal for security. The stoic Salma seeks assistance from the Palestinian Authority, Israeli army, and a young attorney, Ziad Daud, who takes the case. In this allegory, does David stand a chance against Goliath?

Top Cast

Hiam Abbass Selma Zidane

Tarik Kopty Abu Hussam

Ali Suliman Ziad Daud

Doron Tavory Defense Minister Israel Navon

Rona Lipaz-Michael Mira Navon