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201089 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Jaffa: The Orange's Clockwork

201089 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Jaffa, a historic harbor town in Israel, serves as a backdrop for exploring the cultivation of Jaffa oranges and their connection to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Jaffa, a historic harbor town in Israel, serves as a backdrop for exploring the cultivation of Jaffa oranges and their connection to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Eyal Sivan

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Eyal Sivan

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Jaffa, a historic harbor town in Israel, is famous for its Jaffa oranges. The film traces the fruit's cultivation and its ties to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Personal stories intertwine with historical events, illustrating the relationship between people and land. This documentary reveals how the Jaffa orange symbolizes issues of identity and nationalism in a region marked by tension. Directed by Eyal Sivan, it runs for 89 minutes and includes Arabic, English, French, and Hebrew dialogue.

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