The Color of Olives

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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.

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2006
directed by
Carolina Rivas
starring
  • Hani Amer
  • Asia Amer
  • Hisham Amer
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Women Film Critics Circle Awards
2006 Courage In Filmmaking Award
Docúpolis Film Festival Spain
2006 Sound Design Special Mention
Big Sky Film Festival
2007 Artistic Vision Winner
Golden Minbar Film Festival Russia
2007 Best Documentary Winner
Low Budget Film Festival Cuba
2008 Special Mention
Voices Against the Silence Mexico
2008 Special Mention
Cancún Rivera Maya Film Festival
2008 Special Mention
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
Courage In Filmmaking Award
Docúpolis Film Festival Spain
Sound Design Special Mention
Big Sky Film Festival
Artistic Vision Winner
Golden Minbar Film Festival Russia
Best Documentary Winner
Low Budget Film Festival Cuba
Special Mention
Voices Against the Silence Mexico
Special Mention
Cancún Rivera Maya Film Festival
Special Mention

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