The Time That Remains

2009 1h 49m AR

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 63

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Synopsis

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An examination of the creation of the state of Israel in 1948 through to the present day. A semi-biographic film, in four chapters, about a family spanning from 1948 until recent times. Combined with intimate memories of each member, the film attempts to portray the daily life of those Palestinians who remained in their land and were labelled "Israeli-Arabs," living as a minority in their own homeland.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Saleh Bakri
Fuad
Elia Suleiman
E.S.
Samar Qudha Tanus
Mother (1970)
Shafika Bajjali
Mother (Now)
Zuhair Abu Hanna
E.S. (Child)
Ayman Espanioli
ES (Teenager)
Tarik Kopty
Neighbour
Amer Hlehel
Anis

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elia Suleiman
Writers: Elia Suleiman
Languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic
Countries: France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom

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MONEY

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Earned back only 12% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 4 countries: France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elia Suleiman, shot by Marc-André Batigne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Saleh Bakri and Elia Suleiman and Samar Qudha Tanus carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1037163 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Elia Suleiman directs. Marc-André Batigne behind the camera. Véronique Lange cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom. Dialogue in Hebrew, English, Arabic.

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Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 12% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Hebrew, English, Arabic.
4International production across 4 countries: France, Belgium, Italy, United Kingdom.
5Directed by Elia Suleiman, shot by Marc-André Batigne. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Véronique Lange shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Saleh Bakri and Elia Suleiman and Samar Qudha Tanus carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1037163 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 63 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Released under 15 different titles around the world.