An Orange from Jaffa
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| Directed by | Mohammed Almughanni |
| Story by | Mohammed Almughanni |
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| Cinematography | Maciej Edelman |
| Edited by | Natalia Jacheć |
| Music by | Robert Logan |
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Running time | 27 minutes |
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An Orange from Jaffa is a 2024 short film written and directed by Mohammed Almughanni.[1] The Palestinian-Polish-French co-production film is about Mohammed, a young Palestinian, embarks on a tense journey to cross an Israeli checkpoint with a temporary Polish residence card. After being turned down by other drivers, Farouk, a well-meaning taxi driver, offers him a ride. However, they soon encounter severe trouble when the checkpoint authorities discover Mohammed’s previous failed attempt to cross.
An Orange from Jaffa, winner of Grand Prix at the 46th Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival,[2] was shortlisted for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards in December 2024.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]Theme
[edit]The Jaffa orange serves as a potent symbol of Palestinians' deep connection to their land and the significant losses they have endured. In the film, the sharing of a Jaffa orange reaches an emotional peak, encapsulating Palestinian longing and loss without relying on heavy-handed symbolism.[5]
Content
[edit]Mohammed, a young Palestinian student who is trying to get to Jaffa, sets out on a stressful journey to cross an Israeli checkpoint using a temporary Polish residence card. Despite being refused by other drivers, he finally gets a ride from Farouk, a kind-hearted taxi driver. However, they face significant trouble when the checkpoint authorities discover Mohammed’s earlier failed attempt to cross. The film vividly portrays the harsh reality of living under occupation and the personal toll it takes.
Cast
[edit]- Samer Bisharat as Mohammed
- Kamel El Basha as Farouk
- Nisreen Aljubeh as mother (background voice)
- Ameer Khlawe as Assaf
- Diaa Mughrabi as Ofer
- Khaled Mayer as Etay
- Razan Abo Odeh as soldier
- Mahmoud Hussein as soldier
- Nasser Bader as taxi driver
- Jihad Shomali as taxi driver
- Saud Rishmawi as settler
- Alaa Khanjar as settler
- William Abdullah as driver
- Murad Al Jubeh as driver
- Odeh Tantar as driver
- Faeq Deck as driver
Production
[edit]The film is directed by Mohammed Almughanni and produced by Gaza Films, and Studio Indeks. It received financial support from Synecdoche, Lumisenta Film Foundation, the War on Screen program, CNC. The short film was sold to Arte television. The filming was wrapped up on 27 June 2022.[6]
Release
[edit]An Orange from Jaffa had its premiere at War on Screen on 7 October 2023.[2][7] In May 2024 it competed in International Short Film Competition at the 64th Kraków Film Festival.[8][9]
In May 2024, It also competed in the International Short Film Festival Oberhausen.[10]
On 3 July 2024, it was screened at the Freedom Film Festival,[11] and on 21 July at the New Horizons Film Festival, Wrocław, Poland.[12] In September 2024, it competed in the Gdynia Film Festival.[13] In November 2024, it competed at the Leeds International Film Festival in Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition 3.[14]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival | 13 February 2024 | Grand Prix | Mohammed Almughanni | Won | [2] |
| El Gouna Film Festival | October 2024 | Silver Star Award | Won | [15] | |
| Kraków Film Festival | 2 June 2024 | Best European Short Film | Won | [8] | |
| Le Cri du Court Festival | 19 May 2024 | Audience Award | An Orange from Jaffa/Mohammed Almughanni | Won | [16] |
| Best Actor Award | Kamel El Basha | Won | |||
| Gdynia Film Festival | 28 September 2024 | Lucjan Bokiniec Award for Best Short Film | Mohammed Almughanni | Won | [17][18] |
| Leeds International Film Festival | 17 November 2024 | Louis Le Prince Award | An Orange from Jaffa/Mohammed Almughanni | Won | [19] |
| Corto Dorico Film Festival | 9 December 2024 | Amnesty International Award | Won | [20] | |
| Cairo International Short Film Festival | 24 December 2024 | Golden Tower Award for best film of International Competition | Won | [21] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa". Doha Film Institute. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Boyce, Laurence (13 February 2024). "An Orange From Jaffa scoops the Grand Prix at the 46th Clermont-Ferrand". Cineuropa. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "97th Oscars Shortlists in 10 Award Categories Announced". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Kimberly Nordyke, Beatrice Verhoeven (17 December 2024). "Academy Unveils Shortlists in 10 Oscar Categories". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ ""An Orange from Jaffa" – A Tale from Palestine of Borders, Bonds, and Belonging". Bromide Tales. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Zdjęcia do filmu „An Orange from Jaffa" zakończone" [Filming for "An Orange from Jaffa" has been completed]. Studio Filmowe Indeks (in Polish). 27 June 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa wins Clermont-Ferrand Fest". The Film School in Lodz. 13 February 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Krakow Film Festival Announces 64th Edition Award Winners". Kraków Film Festival. 2 June 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa - Kraków Film Festival". Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa". Doha Film Institute. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa". Freedom Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa - Nowe Horyzonty". New Horizons Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa - Gdynia Film Festival". Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "The 38th Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) took place from 1–17 November 2024, Louis le Prince International Short Film Competition 3". Leeds International Film Festival. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "El Gouna Film Festival 2024 Award Winners". El Gouna Film Festival. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "An Orange from Jaffa wins Le Cri du Court Awards!". The Film School in Lodz. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Maciej Nycz (28 September 2024). ""Zielona granica" wygrywa festiwal w Gdyni. Srebrne Lwy dla "Dziewczyny z igłą"" ["Green Border" wins the festival in Gdynia. Silver Lions for "The Girl with the Needle"]. rmf24.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Winners of the 49th PFF". Festiwal Polskich Filmów Fabularnych. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "LIFF 2024: Jury Winners Announced". Leeds International Film Festival. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "Corto Dorico: "An Orange from Jaffa" Wins Amnesty Award". Amnesty International. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "جائزة البرج الذهبي لأفضل فيلم في المسابقة الدولية عن فيلم "برتقال من يافا" للمخرج محمد أبو زيد" [The Golden Tower Award for the best film of the international competition for the film "Orange from Jaffa" to director Mohamed Al-Maghani]. Cairo International Short Film Festival (in Arabic). 24 December 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025 – via Facebook.
