Dancing in Jaffa is a 2013 Israeli documentary film.
| Dancing in Jaffa | |
|---|---|
| Hebrew | רוקדים ביפו |
| Directed by | Hilla Medalia[1] |
| Starring | Pierre Dulaine |
| Distributed by | IFC Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
The film follows Palestinian dance instructor Pierre Dulaine teaching 150 Jewish and Arab Israeli children to dance.[2]
Production
editDiane Nabatoff introduced Pierre Dulaine to director Hilla Medalia.[3]
Reception
editEnglish film critic Mark Kermode praised the film's uplifting tone, suggesting that only the "very hard‑hearted" would fail to be moved by it.[4]
References
edit- ↑ "Dancing in Jaffa: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. 2 April 2014. Archived from the original on 29 May 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "'Dancing in Jaffa' inspires peace in the Middle East". San Francisco Examiner. 25 April 2014. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Hermans, Gert (5 January 2015). "Interview with Pierre Dulaine". European Children's Film Association. Archived from the original on 7 October 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ Kermode, Mark (15 February 2015). "Dancing in Jaffa review – using dance to heal the Middle East". The Observer. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
External links
edit- Dancing in Jaffa at IMDb
- Dancing in Jaffa at Rotten Tomatoes
- Dancing in Jaffa at Metacritic
- Dancing in Jaffa on Netflix
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