72 minutes
Lina Soualem
Documentary
2020 - France, Algeria, Switzerland, Qatar
Ontario Premiere
French and Arabic with English Subtitles
Palestinian director Lina Soualem explores the Algerian side of her family in her internationally acclaimed documentary. Her paternal grandparents have decided to separate. Together, they had come from Algeria to Thiers, a small town in the middle of France, more than 60 years ago. Side by side they have experienced this chaotic life of immigrants. For Lina, their separation is an opportunity to question their long journey of exile, their silence, as well as their identity.
Awards
First Feature Award at CINEMED, Best Arab Documentary at El Gouna
Past Festivals
World Premiere: Visions du Réel
Ajyal Film Festival - Doha Film Institute
IDFA, International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam, 2020