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The Color of Olives (El Color de los Olivos) (2006)

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The Amer family lives surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall, where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locked gates, and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. This unique and intimate documentary shares their private world, allowing a glimpse of the constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them. "The Color of Olives" is an artistic and beautifully affecting reflection on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of

Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.

Documentary, Art House & International, Special Interest

Martín Méndez , Carolina Rivas

Dec 12, 2006

Arab Film Distribution

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The coolly distanced approach to her subjects -- who never are allowed to directly address the camera -- give the pic the off-putting air of an anthropological study.

July 25, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
Joe Leydon
Variety
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With its contemplative tone and haunting images, The Color of Olives may be the most peaceful documentary ever to arrive from a war zone.

July 11, 2006 Comment
Jeannette Catsoulis
New York Times
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Instead of posing the children in bright fill lights looking sad, why not let them speak?

July 11, 2006 Full Review Source: Village Voice | Comment
R. Emmet Sweeney
Village Voice
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In silent transcendent connection, Brown peoples of the world - Mexican and Palestinian - contemplate the pain of imperialist borders.

July 4, 2007 Full Review Source: WBAI Web Radio | Comment
Prairie Miller
WBAI Web Radio

Brown peoples of the world - Mexican and Palestinian - contemplate the pain of imperialist borders.

April 22, 2007 Full Review Source: WBAI Web Radio | Comment
Prairie Miller
WBAI Web Radio

Munich this is not.

July 10, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment (1)
Paul Schrodt
Slant Magazine
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