| Description |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, NTSC; anamorphic widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1. |
| Note |
Based on the novel: Miral by Rula Jebreal. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Eric Gautier ; editor, Juliette Welfling. |
| Cast |
Freida Pinto, Hiam Abbass, Willem Dafoe, Vanessa Redgrave, Alexander Siddig, Yasmine Al Massri, Ruba Blal, Omar Metwally, Stella Schnabel. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2010. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for thematic material, some violent content including a sexual assault. |
| Summary |
After she rescues dozens of children who survived a massacre in Jerusalem in 1948, Palestinian Hind Husseini establishes an orphanage that helps thousands of other children left homeless by violence. But the success of her peace-through-education institution is tested when pupil Miral gets a taste of radical politics in the region's refugee camps. |
| Awards |
Official selection, Venice Film Festival, 2010 |
| Note |
Special features: Deleted scenes; The making of Miral; Julian Schnabel studio tour; Filmmaker Q&A; Feature commentary with director Julian Schnabel and producer Jon Kilik. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional subtitles in English or Spanish. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Orphanages -- Israel -- Drama.
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Schoolgirls -- Drama.
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Terrorists -- Drama.
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| Added Author |
Schnabel, Julian, 1951-
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Jebreal, Rula.
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Kilik, Jon.
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Pinto, Freida, 1984-
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Abbass, Hiam.
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Dafoe, Willem.
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Redgrave, Vanessa, 1937-
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Siddig, Alexander, 1965-
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Elmasri, Yasmine.
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Metwally, Omar.
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Weinstein Company Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Anchor Bay Entertainment, Inc.
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Pathé Productions.
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Eagle Pictures (Italy)
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India Take One Productions (Firm)
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Studio Canal+.
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| Standard No. |
013132323893 |
| Music No. |
WC23238 Anchor Bay Entertainment |
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