
Farha
dir. Darin J. Sallam
76
6 sourcesSynopsis
Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
What resonated with audiences
'Farha' is a powerful film highlighting Palestinian struggles during the Nakba. It is praised for its authentic portrayal of displacement and suffering. Key themes include war's impact on innocent lives, resilience, and the importance of education and hope. Karam Taher's performance is lauded for its depth. The cinematography and direction are noted for their artistic quality and realistic depiction. The film is recommended for its educational value and empathy-building, though some find it slow or claustrophobic.

Directed byDarin J. Sallam
StarringAshraf Barhom, Karam Taher, Tala Gammoh, Ali Suliman, Sameera Asir, Majd Eid
Written byDarin J. Sallam
CinematographyRachelle Aoun
EditingPierre Laurent
MusicNadim Mishlawi
Farha
2021 · 1h 32m
Drama, History, War
Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
'Farha' is a powerful film highlighting Palestinian struggles during the Nakba. It is praised for its authentic portrayal of displacement and suffering. Key themes include war's impact on innocent lives, resilience, and the importance of education and hope. Karam Taher's performance is lauded for its depth. The cinematography and direction are noted for their artistic quality and realistic depiction. The film is recommended for its educational value and empathy-building, though some find it slow or claustrophobic.
