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Lacking a Homeland

January 2, 1959

Originally released in 1959. Lacking a Homeland is a feature film. directed by Nuri Habib.

Starring Amos Arikha, Sa'adia Damari, and Shoshana Damari

Synopsis

The story is set in 1926, Yemen. Naama, a popular nightclub singer, learns of her Jewish roots whilst around her, a series of violent Antisemitic attacks, orchestrated by the local Arab population, continues. Following an encounter with a shepherd and a Jewish boy whose parents were murdered, she joins a small group of Jews who are planning to move to the Holy Land (then-British Mandatory Palestine).
This is the first Israeli film to have been shot in technicolour.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 2, 1959 67 years ago
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Language HE Original language

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HE

Production Companies

  • Habibi Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lacking a Homeland about?

The story is set in 1926, Yemen. Naama, a popular nightclub singer, learns of her Jewish roots whilst around her, a series of violent Antisemitic attacks, orchestrated by the local Arab population,...

Who directed Lacking a Homeland?

Lacking a Homeland was directed by Nuri Habib.

When was Lacking a Homeland released?

Lacking a Homeland was released on January 2, 1959 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Lacking a Homeland?

The main cast of Lacking a Homeland includes Amos Arikha, Sa'adia Damari, Shoshana Damari, Shaike Ophir.