Omar

Aug 1 2013 Not Rated 1h 38m
Crime, Drama, Romance

The drama, the story of three childhood friends and a young woman who are torn apart in their fight for freedom, is billed as the first fully-financed film to come out of the Palestinian cinema industry.

Plot

A young Palestinian freedom fighter agrees to work as an informant after he's tricked into an admission of guilt by association in the wake of an Israeli soldier's killing.

Written by

Hany Abu-Assad

Directed by

Hany Abu-Assad

Production Countries

Palestinian Territory

Production Companies

ZBROS

Languages

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 12 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
16,221
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
75
Popularity
NA