The Band's Visit

The Band's Visit

2007 · 83 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Drama

A small Egyptian police band travels to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves stuck in the wrong town.

Directed by Eran Kolirin · Written by Eran Kolirin

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