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Giraffada

Giraffada

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Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 23, 2014

Runtime

1h 25m

Genres

Drama

User Score

54%

Original Title

Giraffada

Production Companies

MACT Productions, Heimatfilm, Ciné+, WDR, Lumière & Co.

Director

Rani Massalha

Description

Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...