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West Bank Story

  • 2005
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.7K
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West Bank Story (2005)
ShortComedyMusical

A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.

  • Director
    • Ari Sandel
  • Writers
    • Kim Ray
    • Ari Sandel
  • Stars
    • Ben Newmark
    • Noureen DeWulf
    • A.J. Tannen
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Kim Ray
      • Ari Sandel
    • Stars
      • Ben Newmark
      • Noureen DeWulf
      • A.J. Tannen
    • 19User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 1 nomination total

    Photos13

    A.J. Tannen, Noureen DeWulf, and Haguy Wigdor at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    A.J. Tannen at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Ari Sandel, Director
    Ari Sandel, Director
    Assaf Cohen at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Haguy Wigdor at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Haguy Wigdor at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Noureen DeWulf at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Noureen DeWulf at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    A.J. Tannen and Noureen DeWulf at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Oren Rehany at an event for West Bank Story (2005)
    Still of Nick Massouh in West Bank Story

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    Ben Newmark
    Ben Newmark
    • David
    Noureen DeWulf
    Noureen DeWulf
    • Fatima
    A.J. Tannen
    A.J. Tannen
    • Ariel
    Joey Naber
    Joey Naber
    • Ahmed
    Haguy Wigdor
    Haguy Wigdor
    • Ruvik
    Oren Rehany
    Oren Rehany
    • Uri
    Nicholas Massouh
    Nicholas Massouh
    • Mustafa
    Will Greenberg
    Will Greenberg
    • Shlomo
    Sharif Ibrahim
    Sharif Ibrahim
    • Mahmoud
    • (as Shareef Abrams)
    • …
    Daniella Diezba
    • Ludmila
    Keith Lal
    • Mohammed
    Assaf Cohen
    Assaf Cohen
    • Menorah Mickey
    Raymond Del Barrio
    Raymond Del Barrio
    • Bruce
    • (as Ramon del Barrio)
    Anthony Shams
    • Palestinian Costumer
    Roger Marks
    • Israeli Customer
    Hershel Remer
    Hershel Remer
    • Rabbi with Torah…
    Jillian Schmitz
    Jillian Schmitz
    • Dancer
    Chelsea Hackett
    • Dancer
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Kim Ray
      • Ari Sandel
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    • Trivia
      Although Noureen DeWulf played a Palestinian Arab girl, she is actually of Gujarati Indian descent.
    • Quotes

      Ahmed: Your side of the screen is encroaching on my side of the screen.

      Ariel: No. You are clearly tainting my side of the screen.

      Ahmed: Excuse me? It's *my* side of the screen!

      Ahmed, Ariel: [simultaneously] You back up and start listening to me! You're *clearly* tainting my side of the screen!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Live Action (2007)

    User reviews19

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    9/10
    West Bank Story is a worthy Oscar-winning live-action short I watched on YouTube
    Just watched this Oscar-winning live-action short on YouTube. In a parody of West Side Story, a Jewish soldier and a Palestinian young lady fall in love despite each families' rival fast food restaurants standing close to each other amid their hostilities. There are plenty of funny gags that make fun of the two nationalities' customs and stereotypes but there's also some touching scenes between the couple as well as some satirical lines that cut through the sentimentality. And, yes, some songs that parody the "Romeo and Juliet in New York" musical that provide some of the brightest moments. All I can say now is, West Bank Story is well worth watching for anyone who loves seeing musical satire done with a sharp wit.
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    • Jan 18, 2009

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • История западного берега
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
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    • Budget
      • $74,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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