Haifa (1995): Cast
Haifa is a 1995 war drama directed by Rashid Masharawi, starring Mohammad Bakri as Haifa, Ahmad Abu Sal'oum and Mahmoud Qadah. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Rashid Masharawi
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Ayloul Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Haifa About?
The premise of Haifa without spoilers.
Haifa, named after the city he idealizes, roams a Palestinian refugee camp, seeming a fool while hiding deeper knowledge. He is close to former policeman Abu Said’s family, who find new political hope. Oum Said awaits her eldest son Said’s release and seeks a bride for him. Their younger son Siad is cynical, and 12‑year‑old Sabah dreams of her future. Their intertwined stories offer a timely glimpse of the Palestinian mindset.
Haifa Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- palestinian
- refugee
- refugee camp
- policeman
- wheelchair
- watching tv
- village
- unemployment
- syria
- street vendor
- street life
- singing
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- reference to yitzhak rabin
- reference to yasser arafat
- politics
- police
- peace agreement
- paralysis
- parade
- palestine
- mother son relationship
- male female relationship
- jordan
- israel
- israeli
- israeli palestinian conflict
- husband wife relationship
- humiliation
- historical event
- haifa israel
- gaza strip
- funeral procession
- father son relationship
- family relationships
- emigrant
- death of aunt
- dancing
- dancing in the street
- cynicism
- cotton candy
- canada
- aunt nephew relationship
- accident
- sequel
Haifa Cast & Characters
Mohammad Bakri leads the cast as Haifa, with Ahmad Abu Sal'oum as Abu Said and Mahmoud Qadah as Said. Directed by Rashid Masharawi; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rashid Masharawi
- Mohammad Bakri as Haifa
- Ahmad Abu Sal'oum as Abu Said
- Mahmoud Qadah as Said
- Adnan Abu Sneineh as Friend of Abu Said
Also Starring in Haifa
· 19 more- Hiam Abbass Oum Said
- Samyah Bakri Mother of possible bride 1
- Tareq Qobti Father of possible bride 2
- Karma Zoubi Mother of possible bride 2
- Fadi El-Ghoul Siad
- Nawal Zaqout Sabah
- Areen Omari Samira
- bassam zo'amat Watermelon Salesman
- Younis Younis Younis
- Khaled Awad Abbas
- George Ibrahim Postman
- Hussam Abu Eisheh Barber
- Mariam el Hin Haifas Aunt
- Samer Abu Eisheh Barbers Son
- Osama Masri TV Repairman
- Omar Jallad Flag salesman
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- Ozama Zo'ubi Friend of flag salesman
- Darwish Abu Al-Rish Customer
- Samir Othman Owner of garage
More from Rashid Masharawi
More films directed by Rashid Masharawi, best-rated first: Ticket to Jerusalem, Passing Dreams, Laila's Birthday and Curfew.
Haifa Also Known As
Also known as “Haïfa”.
- Also known as
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- Haïfa
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Haifa FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Haifa, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Haifa?
Haifa runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was Haifa released?
Haifa was released on January 2, 1995.
Who directed Haifa?
Haifa was directed by Rashid Masharawi.
More films by Rashid Masharawi Who is in the cast of Haifa?
Haifa stars Mohammad Bakri as Haifa, Ahmad Abu Sal'oum as Abu Said and Mahmoud Qadah as Said, among 23 credited actors.
Does Haifa have a post-credit scene?
No. Haifa has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Haifa in?
The original language of Haifa is Arabic.
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