The Color of Olives
The Color of Olives (Arabic: لون الزيتون, Lawn al-Zaytoon) is a 2006 political[1] documentary film, distributed by Arab Film Distribution, produced by Daoud Sarhandi and directed by Carolina Rivas. It depicts the Palestinian family, the Amers, living in the West Bank.[2]
| The Color of Olives | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Carolina Rivas |
| Produced by | Daoud Sarhandi |
| Starring | Hani Amer Monira Amer and their 6 children |
| Cinematography | Daoud Sarhandi |
| Edited by | Daoud Sarhandi |
| Distributed by | Arab Film Distribution (U.S.) |
Release date | July 12, 2006 (U.S.) |
Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | Palestine |
| Language | Arabic |
| Budget | $35,000 |
The documentary was filmed in Masha, a Palestinian village 15 miles from Tel Aviv, that was separated by the West Bank wall. Hani Amer, a Palestinian farmer, refused to vacate the land his ancestors cultivated for generations, and–along with his wife and six children–became flanked by Israeli military checkpoints and barricades. The Color of Olives follows the Amers' everyday work routine and struggles; little dialogue is spoken though the family is often quoted by Rivas.[2]
In the United States, the movie opened in New York at the Two Boots Pioneer Theater in the East Village. It was shown with English subtitles.
References
- "The Color of Olives | Film Review | Slant Magazine". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2018-05-31.
- Leydon, Joe (12 July 2006). "The Color of Olives Review". Variety. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- Catsoulis, Jeannette. (2006, July 12). A Wall Runs Through It: One Palestinian Family's Tale. The New York Times, p. B7