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Back to one's roots

  • Al awda ela al That (Back to one's roots)
Genre : Political
Type : Docu-drama
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2009
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 54 (in minutes)

After all, your enemy's army is really your enemy!
Yamin is a young Palestinian Druze, his dream was to be an Israeli soldier. But after facing the harsh reality on the ground and having all romantic notions about fighting for a just cause stripped away, he became an ardent opponent to the Israeli army's policy of recruiting Arabs. This realisation prompts Yamin to not only reject his military ambitions, but to delve into his own history and rediscover his roots.

Qatar, Palestine/2009/ Arabic dialogue with English subtitles/Colour/DigiBeta/54 mins
Directed by: Bilal Yousef

Interests: Docudrama

2009 | DIFF, Dubai
* Muhr Arabic Documentary
* World Premiere Premiere

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