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  • The Colour of Olives (2006)
  • 97 min | Documentary
The Colour of Olives (2006)
97 min | Documentary
Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive ...See moreLike many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive lens, we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold, we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them, including olive trees, two small donkeys and their many friendships. Constructed with a combination of verité scenes and re-enactments, this poignant and richly crafted film offers its audience a much needed opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war. Written by Alex Williams See less
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Director
Carolina Rivas
Producer
Daoud Sarhandi (producer)
Cinematographer
Daoud Sarhandi
Editor
Daoud Sarhandi
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Release date
Jul 12, 2006 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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