Private

2004, War/Drama, 1h 33m

34 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Italian director Saverio Costanzo delivers a gritty and intimate drama about how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict affects a Palestinian family and the Israeli soldiers occupying their home. Read critic reviews

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Mohammed (Mohammed Bakri), a Palestinian teacher, lives with his family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. When violence erupts near their house, Mohammed refuses to evacuate, despite the fears of his wife, Samia (Areen Omari). Israeli soldiers occupy the residence's top floor, arousing the hatred of their son, Yusef (Amir Hasayen), and daughter, Mariam (Hend Ayoub), who spies on the men. Despite being given freedom to leave, Mohammed insists that his family stick together in their house.

Cast & Crew

Lior Miller
Commander Ofer
Mohammad Bakri
Mohammad B.
Tomer Russo
Private Eial
Areen Omari
Samiah B.
Hend Ayoub
Mariam B.
Karem Emad Hassan Aly
Karem B.
Marco Alsaying
Jamal B.
Sarah Hamzeh
Sarah B.
Amir Hasayen
Amir B.
Niv Shafir
Private Dan
Sahar Lachmy
Private Ariel
Saverio Costanzo
Director
Saverio Costanzo
Writer
Sayed Qashua
Writer
Camilla Costanzo
Writer
Alessio Cremonini
Writer
Mario Gianani
Producer
Patrizia Costantini
Executive Producer
Luigi Martinucci
Cinematographer
Francesca Calvelli
Film Editor
Alter Ego
Music
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