The Survivor
Jan 01, 1995 · 2h 24m
Director
Seifollah DadOverview
Based on Ghassan Kanafani's novel, 'Returning to Haifa,' this film, set in 1967, centres on a Palestinian couple who return to the war-torn city to search for their young son Farhan, whom they were forced to abandon when fleeing Zionist acts of terrorism in 1948. Saeed and Atefeh's own house has even been taken over by a Polish Jewish family, who, it transpires, are holding Farhan hostage. It is up to the couple, with the assistance of Farhan's steely grandmother, to find a way to reclaim their lost son. One of the few Iranian films to tackle the Palestinian issue from a historical perspective, this stunning piece of work from Seifollah Daad features meticulous attention to period detail and moving performances.
Cast of The Survivor
Crew of The Survivor
About The Survivor
What is The Survivor about?
Based on Ghassan Kanafani's novel, 'Returning to Haifa,' this film, set in 1967, centres on a Palestinian couple who return to the war-torn city to search for their young son Farhan, whom they were forced to abandon when fleeing Zionist acts of terrorism in 1948. Saeed and Atefeh's own house has even been taken over by a Polish Jewish family, who, it transpires, are holding Farhan hostage. It is…
When was The Survivor released?
The Survivor was released on January 1, 1995.
How long is The Survivor?
The Survivor runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
Who directed The Survivor?
The Survivor was directed by Seifollah Dad.
Who is in the cast of The Survivor?
The cast of The Survivor includes Salma Al-Masri (Safiyeh), Giana Eid (لطيفة), Bassam Kousa (يورام), Jamal Soleiman (Dr Saeid) and Ghassan Massoud (Shamoon).