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West Bank Story

  • 2005
  • 21m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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West Bank Story (2005)
ComedyMusicalRomanceShort

A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.A musical comedy set in the fast-paced, fast-food world of dueling falafel restaurants on the West Bank.

  • Director
    • Ari Sandel
  • Writers
    • Kim Ray
    • Ari Sandel
  • Stars
    • Ben Newmark
    • Noureen DeWulf
    • A.J. Tannen
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Kim Ray
      • Ari Sandel
    • Stars
      • Ben Newmark
      • Noureen DeWulf
      • A.J. Tannen
    • 20User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 8 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Ben Newmark
    Ben Newmark
    • David
    Noureen DeWulf
    Noureen DeWulf
    • Fatima
    A.J. Tannen
    A.J. Tannen
    • Ariel
    Joey Naber
    Joey Naber
    • Ahmed
    Haguy Wigdor
    Haguy Wigdor
    • Ruvik
    Oren Rehany
    Oren Rehany
    • Uri
    Nicholas Massouh
    Nicholas Massouh
    • Mustafa
    Will Greenberg
    Will Greenberg
    • Shlomo
    Sharif Ibrahim
    Sharif Ibrahim
    • Mahmoud
    • (as Shareef Abrams)
    • …
    Daniella Diezba
    • Ludmila
    Keith Lal
    • Mohammed
    Assaf Cohen
    Assaf Cohen
    • Menorah Mickey
    Raymond Del Barrio
    Raymond Del Barrio
    • Bruce
    • (as Ramon del Barrio)
    Anthony Shams
    Anthony Shams
    • Palestinian Costumer
    Roger Marks
    • Israeli Customer
    Hershel Remer
    Hershel Remer
    • Rabbi with Torah…
    Jillian Schmitz
    Jillian Schmitz
    • Dancer
    Chelsea Hackett
    • Dancer
    • Director
      • Ari Sandel
    • Writers
      • Kim Ray
      • Ari Sandel
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    • Trivia
      Although Noureen DeWulf played a Palestinian Arab girl, she is actually of Gujarati Indian descent.
    • Quotes

      Ahmed: Your side of the screen is encroaching on my side of the screen.

      Ariel: No. You are clearly tainting my side of the screen.

      Ahmed: Excuse me? It's *my* side of the screen!

      Ahmed, Ariel: [simultaneously] You back up and start listening to me! You're *clearly* tainting my side of the screen!

    • Connections
      Featured in The 2006 Academy Award Nominated Short Films: Live Action (2007)

    User reviews20

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    10/10

    Excellent, Hilarious Satire from Director to Watch

    I just saw this at the Boulder International Film Festival, and it was the highlight of the comedies. West Bank Story is a ruthlessly funny send-up of everything from Middle East tension to Hollywood musicals. I have no idea how much the filmmakers spent, but they went over the top for what appears to be a student film (USC). Great casting, music including a complete orchestral score, writing, production design - this has it all, especially for a short. I hope director Ari is able to find a career in Hollywood, because he deserves it. (OK, IMDb is forcing me to write more, so I'll tell you the movie featured a camel, clever sets, etc.)
    • kirklott
    • Apr 29, 2006
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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • История западного берега
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
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    • Budget
      • $74,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      21 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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