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Sulha
In Ae’bleen, an Arab village in the Galilee, Rageb and Ward are best friends, and their Christian families enjoy excellent neighborly relations. One night, during an argument, Ward’s brother, provokes Rageb, cursing his sister. Rageb pulls a gun and kills him. Now the victim’s family must avenge. It’s a cultural norm. Their honor is at stake. Only the Sulha, a unique Arab ancient peacemaking procedure can stop the bloodshed. If it succeeds, the families will declare peace. Should it fail, the whole village will immerse in blood. It’s the first time a documentarian has been allowed to follow the complicated Sulha procedure.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, 2016
Director: Eytan Harris
Producer: Eytan Harris
Cinematographer: Eytan Harris
Editor: Eytan Harris
Soundtrack Editor: Alex Claude
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Keren Makor, Channel 8 - HOT
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: סולחה
Category: Family / Identity / Israeli Society
Tag Words: "honor" killings Family Dispute Family Honor Revenge
In Ae’bleen, an Arab village in the Galilee, Rageb and Ward are best friends, and their Christian families enjoy excellent neighborly relations. One night, during an argument, Ward’s brother, provokes Rageb, cursing his sister. Rageb pulls a gun and kills him. Now the victim’s family must avenge. It’s a cultural norm. Their honor is at stake. Only the Sulha, a unique Arab ancient peacemaking procedure can stop the bloodshed. If it succeeds, the families will declare peace. Should it fail, the whole village will immerse in blood. It’s the first time a documentarian has been allowed to follow the complicated Sulha procedure.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, 2016
Director: Eytan Harris
Producer: Eytan Harris
Cinematographer: Eytan Harris
Editor: Eytan Harris
Soundtrack Editor: Alex Claude
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Keren Makor, Channel 8 - HOT
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: סולחה
Category: Family / Identity / Israeli Society
Tag Words: "honor" killings Family Dispute Family Honor Revenge