Giraffada (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, Giraffada is a drama film directed by Rani Massalha, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Yacine is the veterinarian of the only zoo remaining in the Palestinian West Bank. He lives alone with his 10-year old son, Ziad. The kid has a special bond with the two giraffes in the zoo. He seems to be the only one to communicate with them. After an air raid in the region the male giraffe dies. His mate, Rita, won’t survive unless the veterinarian finds her a new companion. The only zoo that might provide this animal is located in Tel Aviv ...
Who’s in it. Giraffada stars Saleh Bakri as Yacine, Ahmad Bayatra as Ziad, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre as Laura and Mohammad Bakri as Hassan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Giraffada has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Giraffada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Giraffada tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Giraffada (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Giraffada change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Giraffada worth watching?
- Giraffada holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Giraffada?
- Giraffada stars Saleh Bakri, Ahmad Bayatra, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Mohammad Bakri and Roschdy Zem.
- When was Giraffada released?
- Giraffada was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.