# Lemon Tree (2008)

> A Palestinian widow turns a threatened lemon grove into the unlikely battleground for dignity, justice, and human connection across the Israeli-Palestinian divide.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3877

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Eran Riklis
- Cast: Hiam Abbass, Tarik Kopty, Ali Suliman, Doron Tavory, Rona Lipaz-Michael, Amos Lavi, Amnon Wolf, Liron Baranes
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172963/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: understated, melancholic, empathetic, reflective evening, international cinema night

## Synopsis

A widow's fight for her lemon grove becomes a poignant symbol of resilience against oppression.

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