'Lemon Tree' thoroughly compelling

Based on a true story and set in the turbulent world of the Palestine-Israel conflict the film tells the story of the Palestinian widow (Abbass) whose precious lemon trees come under threat – for security reasons – when the Defence Minister of Israel (Tavory) moves next door.

Director: Eran Riklis

Cast: Ali Suliman, Doron Tavory, Hiam Abbass