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Farha

2021·Movie
1h 32min
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Palestine, 1948. After the withdrawal of the British occupiers, tensions rise between Arabs and Jews. Meanwhile, Farha, the smart daughter of the mayor of a small village, unaware of the coming tragedy, dreams of going to study in the big city.
Palestinian HistoryNakbaComing-of-Age TragedyWar and DisplacementEmotional ImpactFemale PerspectiveHistorical DramaSocial CommentaryLoss and Resilience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Farha legally?

Farha is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Farha worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Farha rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Farha?

1 h 32 min

Farha runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Farha based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Farha?

Critics93
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Farha higher (93) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Farha in?

ArabicHebrewEnglish

It was made in Arabic, with some Hebrew, English. Produced in Jordan, Sweden.

In how many countries can I watch Farha?

126ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+112

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Farha in 126 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Farha use?

Would Hurt a ChildIronic Nursery TuneBrats with SlingshotsWhat Happened to the Mouse?War Is HellLocked in a RoomOff-into-the-Distance EndingWedding/Death JuxtapositionForegone ConclusionFinger GunClaustrophobiaBirth-Death Juxtapositionand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Farha, including Would Hurt a Child, Ironic Nursery Tune, Brats with Slingshots.