Ave Maria – Palestinian, 2015, 14 Minute Running TimeAdditional Countries: France, GermanyNorth American Premiere
A Jewish family’s car breaks down outside a nunnery during Shabat, inadvertently knocking off the head of the Virgin Mary. The driver’s mother and wife are eager to return home. After exhausting all options they turn to the nuns for help.
DIRECTOR: Basil KhalilProducer: Eric DupontEditor: Basil KhalilScreenwriter: Daniel Yáñez Khalil, Basil KhalilCinematographer: Eric MizrahiMusic: Jamie SerafiPrincipal Cast: Maria Zreik, Maya Koren, Huda Al-Imam, Shady Srour, Ruth Farhi
For Oscar consideration screening info please check http://www.laemmle.com/films/39781 – today September 17 is the last chance to see this film.