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Hanna K.

  • 1983
  • R
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1K
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Hanna K. (1983)
Political DramaDrama

An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.

  • Director
    • Costa-Gavras
  • Writers
    • Franco Solinas
    • Costa-Gavras
  • Stars
    • Jill Clayburgh
    • Jean Yanne
    • Gabriel Byrne
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Costa-Gavras
    • Writers
      • Franco Solinas
      • Costa-Gavras
    • Stars
      • Jill Clayburgh
      • Jean Yanne
      • Gabriel Byrne
    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Jill Clayburgh
    Jill Clayburgh
    • Hanna Kaufman
    Jean Yanne
    Jean Yanne
    • Victor Bonnet
    Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne
    • Joshua Herzog
    Mohammad Bakri
    Mohammad Bakri
    • Selim Bakri
    • (as Mohammed Bakri)
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Amnon
    Shimon Finkel
    • Prof. Leventhal
    Oded Kotler
    Oded Kotler
    • The 'stranger'
    Michal Bat-Adam
    Michal Bat-Adam
    • Russian woman
    Dafna Levy
    • Dafna
    Dan Muggia
    • Capt. Allenby-Bridge
    Robert Sommer
    • President-Court
    Bruno Corazzari
    Bruno Corazzari
    • Court president
    Amnon Kapeliouk
    • Judge
    Ronald Guttman
    Ronald Guttman
    • Prison director
    Dalik Wollinitz
    Dalik Wollinitz
    • Sergeant at checkpoint
    • (as Dalik Volonitz)
    Luca Barbareschi
    Luca Barbareschi
    • Young lawyer
    Gideon Amir
    • Court lawyer
    William Berger
    William Berger
    • German journalist
    • Director
      • Costa-Gavras
    • Writers
      • Franco Solinas
      • Costa-Gavras
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    1pusic

    A slap in the face for movie lovers

    This is without any doubt one of the worst movies ever made. The plot is all obscured,although it's not meant to be that way. You have the feeling that the director wanted to get this farce over with and return to his sun bed. Do yourselves a huge favour and don't waste your time on this one.
    rps-2

    Gripping, evocative film

    Costa-Gavras has superbly captured the mood and atmosphere of Jerusalem and its diverse people in this sombre work. It's an intriguing film for that reason alone. But he also has set a complex story with fascinating characters on that unique stage. You have to work at watching it a bit, but the effort is worthwhile. It's also one of Jill Clayburgh's best roles
    5chinaskee

    A feature film that looks like a TV movie

    Costa-Gavras raises some interesting and valid points here that are just as relevant today as they were 18 years ago.But like all backstage quarterbacks regarding the Arab-Israeli conflict he doesn't offer any suggestions to solve the problem.The real problem with this film though lies in Jill Clayburgh's performance.It never rises above a "TV Movie" level and she drags the whole cast and the story down with her.I think if somebody like Meryl Streep had starred in this picture,it would have been a completely different movie.
    1Rolran

    Disappointing and sexist

    There is a good movie to be made of the Israel-Palestine conflict; but this is not it. The leading character is portrayed as a cipher, whose opinion sways according to which of her lovers -- the public prosecutor, or her Palestinian client -- she most recently slept with. It is an insult to the few Israeli women lawyers courageous enough to defend Palestinian clients, and I think they should sue for defamation.

    Although it is laudable that Costa-Gavras attempts to show the suffering, and the struggle, of Palestinians expelled by the nascent Israeli state in 1948, this movie almost reduces them to bit players in the internal conflict of a confused woman. It does a disservice to both the Palestinian struggle and its own heroine. Costa-Gavras should be capable of much better than this tawdry pot-boiler.
    9ghamouda

    Daring movie that hits the truth

    A daring movie that hits the truth, goes against the stream, and explore the tragedy. The film is well worth watching, especially for those who are only familiar with one side of the conflict. I recommend it for people seeking understanding of the middle east. Hope you enjoy it.

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    • Trivia
      The film was restored in 2014 by KG Productions with the support of the CNC under the supervision of Costa-Gavras by Éclair Group.
    • Quotes

      Victor Bonnet: Do you say Shalom all the time?

      Hanna Kaufman: Yes, it means Peace.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (2010)

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 1983 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Israel
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ханна К.
    • Filming locations
      • Palestine
    • Production companies
      • K.G. Productions
      • Gaumont
      • Films A2
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $114,247
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,336
      • Oct 2, 1983
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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