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עג'מי

  • Crime
  • Drama
Confirmed2009-08-297.07.2Trakt

Ajami is an area of Tel Aviv in Israel where Arabs, Palestinians, Jews and Christians live together in a tense atmosphere. Omar, an Israeli Arab, struggles to save his family from a gang of extortionists. He also courts a beautiful Christian girl: Hadir. Malek, an illegal Palestinian worker, tries to collect enough money to pay for his mother's operation. Dando, an Israeli cop, does his utmost to find his missing brother who may have been killed by Palestinians.

Ajami is a 2009 Israeli crime drama set in the mixed Arab-Jewish neighborhood of Tel Aviv, following interconnected stories of Omar, a young Arab man protecting his family from extortionists; Malek, a Palestinian worker desperate to fund his mother's surgery; and Dando, a cop searching for his missing brother. The film offers a raw, multi-perspective look at life in one of Israel's most tension-filled urban areas.

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2010-02-03

Limited theatrical in United States

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Ajami — frequently asked

When was Ajami released?

Ajami was released on August 29, 2009.

What languages are spoken in the film?

The film is primarily in Arabic and Hebrew, reflecting the multilingual community it portrays.

Where can I watch Ajami?

Ajami is available on various streaming platforms and for purchase through digital retailers; check your local streaming services for current availability.

Is this based on a true story?

While Ajami is a fictional narrative film, it draws on the real social tensions and criminal dynamics of the Ajami neighborhood in Tel Aviv.

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