Ertijal
[Improvisation]
Screens: Saturday March 31st at 9:00 PM
DIRECTOR: Raed Andoni bio
Producer: Saed Andoni
Screenwriter: Raed Andoni
Cinematographer: Hanna Abu Sadda
Music: Hawas Le Trio Joubran
World Sales: DAR Films
Length: 60 min.
Genre: Documentary
Country of Production: Palestine/France/Finland
Year of Production: 2005
Languages: Arabic with English subtitles
Synopsis
Witness the tensions & wonderful humor between a family of Palestinian Oud makers & musicians, whose livelihood is also their passion. The brothers have strikingly different personalities, yet their music requires listening & responding closely to one another as they improvise intricate & beautiful songs in performances around the globe. See several mesmerizing performances, gain insight into the experiences & challenges for Palestinians living in Israel & Palestine, & experience first-hand the family's everyday struggles & triumphs.
Awards & Nominations
ARTE Granarolo Special Prize
Best Documentary in Art & Culture, International Prize for Mediterranean Documentary, 2006
RAI TV Italy & CMCA France Prize
Festivals
CARAVAN Euro Arab Cinema, Jordan
Chicago Palestinian Film Festival
DocuDays, Beirut & Tunis
Dubai International Film Festival
Mediterranean Film Festival, Rome