The Colour of Olives 2006

  • 2006-05-17
  • 1h 37m
  • Carolina Rivas
  • Carolina Rivas
  • Mexico
  • Spanish; Castilian
  • Primavera Kin
  • 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 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

If you like The Colour of Olives, check out...

Loading...