Inheritance
Héritage

A film by Hiam Abbass

2012 France, Israel - Drama

synopsis

A Palestinian family living in the north of Galilee gathers to celebrate the wedding of one of their daughters, as war rages between Israel and Lebanon. Internal conflicts explode between the family - secrets are revealed and lies are unmasked. The battles between different family members become as merciless as the outside war once their father falls into a coma and inches toward death.

  • cast +

    • Hafsia Herzi (Hajar)
    • Hiam Abbass (Samira)
    • Yussef Abu Warda (Khalil)
    • Ashraf Barhoum (Ahmad)
    • Ruba Blal (Saada)
    • Clara Khoury (Salma)
    • Makram Khoury (Abu Majd)
    • Khalifa Natour (Majd)
    • Tom Payne (Matthew)
    • Lina Soualem (Alya)
    • Mouna Soualem (Lana)
    • Ali Suleiman (Marwan)
    • Ula Tabari (Zeinab)
    • G.A. Wasi (Cousin Ali)

  • crew +

    • Editor
    • Guy Lecorne
    • Based on an original script by
    • Ala Hlehel
    • Authors
    • Hiam Abbass
    • Ala Hlehel
    • Co-authors
    • Nadine Naous
    • G.A. Wasi
    • Sound
    • Ashi Milo
    • Ulas Agce
    • Settings
    • Nael Kanj
    • Dop
    • Antoine Heberlé

  • infos

    • Running time
    • 88
    • Ratio
    • 2,35
    • Sound
    • Dolby Digital SR SRD

awards & nominations

  • Venice Days 2012

screenings in festivals & markets +

Domestic release :
12th of December 2012