Under the Same Sun

Under the Same Sun

75 mins | Sept. 1, 2013

The film is set in the near future, and it looks back on how peace was made in 2013 between Israel and Palestine. It is the story of two businessmen - one Palestinian and one Israeli - who struggle to set up a solar energy company. Both come from societies where there is strong opposition to cooperating with the other, and the film tells how they overcome hostility from within their own families and from the people around them. In the end, they mount a Facebook campaign that brings popular support both to their joint venture and to the peace process. The film was produced by Amir Harel, an Academy Award-nominated Israeli producer, and directed by Sameh Zoabi, a leading Palestinian film-maker.

Under the Same Sun

75 mins | Sept. 1, 2013

Under the Same Sun
The film is set in the near future, and it looks back on how peace was made in 2013 between Israel and Palestine. It is the story of two businessmen - one Palestinian and one Israeli - who struggle to set up a solar energy company. Both come from societies where there is strong opposition to cooperating with the other, and the film tells how they overcome hostility from within their own families and from the people around them. In the end, they mount a Facebook campaign that brings popular support both to their joint venture and to the peace process. The film was produced by Amir Harel, an Academy Award-nominated Israeli producer, and directed by Sameh Zoabi, a leading Palestinian film-maker.
Producers
Original title Under the Same Sun
Directors Sameh Zoabi
Writers

Cast

Yossi Marshak

as Shaul

Ali Soliman

as Nizar

Lucy Aharish

as Abir

Bassem Loulou

as Abu Walid

Noa Barkai

as Anat

Eliana Schejter

as Dorit

Yoav Hayt

as Gadi