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Fertile Memory (1980): Cast

Fertile Memory (1980) movie poster

Fertile Memory is a 1980 documentary directed by Michel Khleifi, starring Farah Hatoum and Sahar Khalifeh. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Fertile Memory (1980) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Michel Khleifi
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Arabic
Studio
NCO
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fertile Memory About?

The premise of Fertile Memory without spoilers.

A portrait of two Palestinian women whose personal struggles both define and rise above the politics that have torn apart their homes and lives. It follows Farah Hatoum, a widowed mother caring for her children and grandchildren, and Sahar Khalifeh, a West Bank novelist, revealing how their everyday realities and aspirations intersect with the broader conflict.

Fertile Memory Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • west bank
  • israeli occupation
  • israel palestine conflict
  • israeli palestinian conflict
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Cast & crew

Fertile Memory Cast

Farah Hatoum leads the cast, with Sahar Khalifeh. Directed by Michel Khleifi.

From the director

More from Michel Khleifi

More films directed by Michel Khleifi: Tale of the Three Jewels, Canticle of Stones and Wedding in Galilee.

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Details

Fertile Memory Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Al-Dhakira al-Khasba” and “Al Dhakira al Khasba”.

Also known as
  • Al-Dhakira al-Khasba
  • Al Dhakira al Khasba
  • Mémoire Fertile
  • A Memória Fértil

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FAQ

Fertile Memory FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fertile Memory, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fertile Memory?

Fertile Memory runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Fertile Memory released?

Fertile Memory was released on November 23, 1980.

Who directed Fertile Memory?

Fertile Memory was directed by Michel Khleifi.

More films by Michel Khleifi

Who is in the cast of Fertile Memory?

Fertile Memory stars Farah Hatoum and Sahar Khalifeh.

Does Fertile Memory have a post-credit scene?

No. Fertile Memory has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fertile Memory in?

The original language of Fertile Memory is Arabic.

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