# The Band's Visit (2007)

> A lost Egyptian police orchestra finds unexpected human connection during an overnight stay in an isolated Israeli town.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/2997

## Facts

- Runtime: 83 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Eran Kolirin
- Cast: Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri, Khalifa Natour, Shlomi Avraham, Rubi Moskovitz, Jabarin Camal, Uri Gavriel
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1032856/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: gentle, witty, wistful, quiet evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A cultural exchange takes an unexpected turn when an Egyptian band finds themselves stranded in a small Israeli town, leading to a night of connection and discovery.

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