This week at the HUBB...AJAMI (2009)
Palestinian Scandar Copti and Israeli Yaron Shani collaborated on this independent drama, which examines how the troubled relationship between their countries colors everyday life in the Middle East. It follows the stories of a number of Palestinians and the conflicts they encounter living in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa, near Tel Aviv. Ajami won a special distinction award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for best foreign film at the 2009 Academy Awards.
120 minutes
In Arabic and some Hebrew with English subtitles
Critics say...
"The performances are searingly intense, all delivered by non-professionals cast to type and extemporizing within the parameters of the script. They take the play out of acting, and the effect is unvarnished realism." - Globe and Mail
"... acutely insightful about the social divisions within Israel, but it examines them without scolding or sentimentality." - seanax.com
BBC article about the film can be found here
Thursday at 7:30 pm sharp
@ the HUBB Restaurant, Stung Sangke Hotel, National Road 5
Movie is free. Food, banana splits, and drinks available
Hope to see you there!
**Next Thursday: "Beau Travail"**
Palestinian Scandar Copti and Israeli Yaron Shani collaborated on this independent drama, which examines how the troubled relationship between their countries colors everyday life in the Middle East. It follows the stories of a number of Palestinians and the conflicts they encounter living in the Ajami neighborhood of Jaffa, near Tel Aviv. Ajami won a special distinction award at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for best foreign film at the 2009 Academy Awards.
120 minutes
In Arabic and some Hebrew with English subtitles
Critics say...
"The performances are searingly intense, all delivered by non-professionals cast to type and extemporizing within the parameters of the script. They take the play out of acting, and the effect is unvarnished realism." - Globe and Mail
"... acutely insightful about the social divisions within Israel, but it examines them without scolding or sentimentality." - seanax.com
BBC article about the film can be found here
Thursday at 7:30 pm sharp
@ the HUBB Restaurant, Stung Sangke Hotel, National Road 5
Movie is free. Food, banana splits, and drinks available
Hope to see you there!
**Next Thursday: "Beau Travail"**
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