"The Olive Harvest " by Hanna Latif Elias (2003)

Starring Raeda Adon, Mazen Saade, Taher Najeeb, Muhamad Bacri, Arren Umari & Samiah Kazmouz
(Fiction — Arabic w/English subtitles)

Approx. Length: 90 mins.

Rated: PG by the Manitoba Film Classification Board

Description: A contemporary Palestinian drama exploring the complex love triangle between two brothers and their childhood friend. Upon his release from an Israeli prison, Mazen develops romantic feelings for Raeda — already engaged to Mazen's younger brother, Taher. Writer and director Hanna Elias tells a complex love story in his first feature film amidst the backdrop of intoxicating landscapes in Israeli occupied Palestine.

"The Olive Harvest" effectively integrates a simple, involving tale of romantic love, tradition and family loyalty into the larger climate of unease in a Palestinian countryside vulnerable to aggressive Israeli settlers.” — Variety Magazine

“Palestinian director Hanna Latif Elias has pulled off a feat that few world leaders, let alone filmmakers, could manage.” — Hollywood Reporter

*2003 Skyy Prize & Honorable Mention, San Francisco International Film Festival
*Special Jury Prize & Best Arabic Film, 2003 Cairo International Film Festival
*International 2003 Official Selection, American Film Institute Film Festival

Distribution E-mail (Director): hanna@theoliveharvest.com

Film information: www.theoliveharvest.com

2005 Screenings: See Schedule.