Origin: Palestine Mexico | Documentary | Director: Carolina Rivas | 97 minutes

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The colour of olives

Carolina Rivas documentary Palestine Mexoco 2006 97 min.

Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous
West Bank wall. Their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences,
locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. With its sensitive direction,
The Colour of Olives allows us into the private worlds 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: school
friends, olive trees and the two small donkeys. The story of the Amer
family offers its audience an opportunity to reflect on the effects of
segregation and the meaning of borders.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuprxU1VJ_M

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