ʻAjamī = ʻAg'ami
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New York : Kino International, 2010.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Library - Media
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Published
New York : Kino International, 2010.
Language
ara
UPC
738329067229

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General Note
Special features: Ajami: the story of the actors (29 min.); deleted scenes; theatrical trailer; stills gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Boaz Yehonatan Yacov ; art director, Yoav Sinai ; wardrobe, Rona Doron ; [original music, Rabia Buchari].
Participants/Performers
Fouad Habash, Nisrin Rihan, Elias Saba, Youssef Sahwani, Abu George Shibli, Ibrahim Frege, Scandar Copti, Shahir Kabaha, Hilal Kabob, Ranim Karim, Eran Naim, Sigal Harel, Tami Yerushalmi, Moshe Yerushalmi.
Description
Shakespearian in its scope and themes; revenge, loyalty, hope and despair, draws us into the lives of two brothers fearing assassination; a young refugee working illegally to cover his mother's medical expenses; a cop obsessed with finding his missing brother. Through this dramatic collision of different worlds, we witness cultural and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface and the tragic consequences of enemies living as neighbors.
Original Version
Originally released as a motion picture in,2009.
System Details
DVD format : NTSC, region 1 ; 5.1 stereo surround ; enhanced for 16x9 TVs.
Language
Arabic and Hebrew dialogue with optional English subtitles.
Awards
2009 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film (Israel).