AltWeeklies Wire
The Simple Drama of 'Lemon Tree' Makes for a Powerful Middle East Parablenew
The story, based on a real incident, reads like a fable. Paying attention strictly to the David vs. Goliath surface of it, viewers will be amply rewarded. But Lemon Tree has a number of subtle stories lurking just under the surface.
Weekly Alibi |
Devin D. O'Leary |
08-25-2009 |
Reviews
'Lemon Tree': Uprootednew
Lemon Tree is many-sided thing, including an astute political drama, but the film ultimately is about two women forced by circumstance into a rivalry.
Eugene Weekly |
Jason Blair |
07-16-2009 |
Reviews
Wedding March to No Man's Landnew
This story about an arranged marriage taking place in a remote outpost of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights will be familiar to anyone ever caught in an avalanche of red tape.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
05-12-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride
Reality Checkpoint
"Once you're doing this kind of film, you can't go the Hollywood way."
Washington City Paper |
Mark Jenkins |
03-27-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride
Bride and Prejudice
This is a surprisingly resonant allegory about arrogance and missed opportunities for connection -- and about the dismal odds of ever reaching peace because of these roadblocks.
Washington City Paper |
Tricia Olszewski |
03-27-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride
It's A Man's Wordnew
Director Eran Riklis shares his insightful thoughts and feelings in regard to the making of his new film, The Syrian Bride.
Dig Boston |
Jenna Scherer |
01-19-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride
Who Wants to Marry a Militant?new
The Syrian Bride follows the plight of a family living in the tenuous border territory separating Israel and Syria and weaves an atypical wedding story.
Dig Boston |
Jenna Scherer |
01-19-2006 |
Reviews
Tags: Eran Riklis, The Syrian Bride
