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Miral

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 52m
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6.2/10
3.4K
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Miral (2010)
A drama centered on an orphaned Palestinian girl growing up in the wake of the first Arab-Israeli war who finds herself drawn into the conflict.
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A drama centered on an orphaned Palestinian girl growing up in the wake of Arab-Israeli war who finds herself drawn into the conflict.A drama centered on an orphaned Palestinian girl growing up in the wake of Arab-Israeli war who finds herself drawn into the conflict.A drama centered on an orphaned Palestinian girl growing up in the wake of Arab-Israeli war who finds herself drawn into the conflict.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Writer
    • Rula Jebreal(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Freida Pinto
    • Hiam Abbass
    • Willem Dafoe
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julian Schnabel
  • Writer
    • Rula Jebreal(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Freida Pinto
    • Hiam Abbass
    • Willem Dafoe
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 103Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Miral
    Trailer 2:03
    Miral
    Miral - "She's an Israeli Citizen"
    Clip 1:08
    Miral - "She's an Israeli Citizen"

    Photos70

    Julian Schnabel and Freida Pinto in Miral (2010)
    Freida Pinto in Miral (2010)
    Alexander Siddig and Freida Pinto in Miral (2010)
    Lotte Verbeek at an event for Miral (2010)
    Sean Penn at an event for Miral (2010)
    Josh Brolin and Julian Schnabel at an event for Miral (2010)
    Willem Dafoe and Julian Schnabel at an event for Miral (2010)
    Zac Posen at an event for Miral (2010)
    Julian Schnabel at an event for Miral (2010)
    Dan Rather at an event for Miral (2010)
    Rula Jebreal at an event for Miral (2010)
    Julian Schnabel and Rula Jebreal at an event for Miral (2010)

    Top cast

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    Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto
    • Miralas Miral
    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Hind Husseinias Hind Husseini
    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Asma Al Shiukhy
    • Woman Wrapping Bodyas Woman Wrapping Body
    Neemeh Khalil
    • Woman Wrapping Bodyas Woman Wrapping Body
    Jameel Khoury
    Jameel Khoury
    • Brother Aminas Brother Amin
    Basel Husseini
    • Brother Khalidas Brother Khalid
    Hanna Shammas
    • Husseini Brotheras Husseini Brother
    Ibrahim Husseini
    • Husseini Brotheras Husseini Brother
    Hazem Said
    • Husseini Brotheras Husseini Brother
    Vanessa Redgrave
    Vanessa Redgrave
    • Bertha Spaffordas Bertha Spafford
    Makram Khoury
    Makram Khoury
    • Governor Khatibas Governor Khatib
    • (as Makram J. Khoury)
    Wadeeka Khoury
    • Hind's Motheras Hind's Mother
    Virginia Amsis
    • Young Girl at Christmas Partyas Young Girl at Christmas Party
    Ansam Qupti
    • Other Girl at Christmas Partyas Other Girl at Christmas Party
    Fadi Shahen
    • Musician at Christmas Partyas Musician at Christmas Party
    Raed Said
    • Musician at Christmas Partyas Musician at Christmas Party
    Jamal Said
    • Musician at Christmas Partyas Musician at Christmas Party
    • Director
      • Julian Schnabel
    • Writer
      • Rula Jebreal(screenplay) (novel)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Hani: What they really want is all of Palestine. And without Palestinians. That is why we must resist. Until they understand there is no future for them without one for us.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.14 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Pace Apparente
      (Ennio Morricone and Gillo Pontecorvo)

      © C.A.M. S.r.l./Universal Music Publ. Ricordi S.r.l.

      (P) 1966 C.A.M. S.r.l./Universal Music Publ. Ricordi S.r.l.

      Courtesy of C.A.M. S.r.l./Universal Music Publ. Ricordi S.r.l.

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A raw and affecting look at the conflicts and struggles between Palestine and Israel
    Political films based on actual events are usually angry sentiments and have a strong point to make. This biographical drama is no different. Based on Rula Jebreal's novel, the emotionally charged production gives us an insight on the political unrest and instability happening on the other side of the world. Regard it educational if you will, this Julian Schnabel directed film will leave you wondering what it takes to live a life surrounded by the horrors of war.

    The film chronicles Hind Husseini's effort to build an orphanage in Jerusalem after the 1948 Arab Israeli War. This began with her crossing paths with 55 orphaned children while on her way to work one day. She took them home and before she knew it, she had almost 2000 orphans under her care. The Dar Al-Tifel Institute was born, and thousands of orphaned children came under Husseini's care. Some 30 years later, Miral, a motherless child was sent to the orphanage by her father. Upon turning 17, she is sent to a refugee camp where she experiences the tension between Israel and Palestine, and the possible destructions it can bring to her own life.

    Director Schnabel is known for his award winning works The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) and Before Night Falls (2000), and it comes as no surprise that the New York born filmmaker's latest project deals with such politically charged themes, despite the foreign lands the story takes place in. Through gritty cinematography (read: shaky camera work) and choppy editing (read: abrupt cuts and transitions), Schnabel shows us a world which we have only read about but never had the chance to experience. Sure, there may be no beautifully decorated sets with perfectly synchronized action sequences, but this is the slices of reality which the locals have to live with day after day.

    It is also clear that the film presents a Palestinian perspective of things, and may appear one sided to viewers who are expecting this to be objective. Do note, however, that this is based on a memoir by Jebreal, and it is only natural that the war is seen through her eyes.

    Amidst the violence and assaults, there is tenderness and compassion in the 112 minute film as Schnabel tells a story of remarkably strong women surviving in times of turmoil. Their intertwined tales may be unevenly told, but you'd feel a sense of passion and zeal as they go through life fighting for their beliefs and causes.

    Playing the central character Husseini is Hiam Abbass (The Visitor, Munich), a Palestinian actress who injects the much needed fervour into her character. Frieda Pinto (Slumdog Millionaire) plays the titular character, and viewers get to see how a girl who is initially brought up safely inside the orphanage's walls gradually grows into a young woman who is awakened by the reality around her and has to fight for her convictions. Appearing in supporting roles are familiar faces like Willem Dafoe (Daybreakers) and Vanessa Redgrave (Letters to Juliet) in the first few minutes of the film.

    The film ends without any closure or resolution, which reflects the harsh realities happening on the other side of the planet we live in. And that, in our opinion, is the best way to leave us reflecting on the unnecessary pain and tragedies brought about by war.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 3, 2010 (Italy)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Israel
      • Italy
      • India
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Germany)
    • Languages
      • Italian
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • 世上最美的奇蹟
    • Filming locations
      • Israel
    • Production companies
      • The Weinstein Company
      • Pathé
      • Eran Riklis Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $373,420
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $66,244
      • Mar 27, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,132,843
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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