ATASH (THIRST) (2004)
A film by Tawfik Abu Wael
Winner of the International Critics Prize at the Cannes Film Festival,
this beautiful and powerful debut feature from the brilliant young
Arab filmmaker, Tawfik Abu Wael, is also an
important groundbreaking collaboration between a
Palestinian writer/director and an Israeli producer, financiers and
crew - the first of its kind.
Abu Shukri and his family have settled alone in a valley far from
their home town. Tyrannical father, Shukri rules the home with an
iron fist, forcing his wife and three children to burn fires all day to
make charcoal. When he decides to build a pipeline to bring fresh
water to their home, it awakens their instinct for freedom, but carries
with it tragic consequences for the entire family.
Featuring haunting music, stunning cinematography, and incredibly
moving performances from the non-professional cast, ATASH is a
complex, assured and vivid first feature from an exciting filmmaker,
and one to watch for the future.
WATCH THE TRAILER: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kS0cV_QxGNw
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“Often sublime… provocative yet affecting” 4
EMPIRE
STARS
"Undoubtedly a beautiful film. Abu Wael is arguably the
most exciting Arab filmmaker to have emerged in more than a decade."
SIGHT & SOUND
"impressive... a bold, brave
Geoff Andrew, TIME OUT
film."
“A confident, beautifully
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
composed film”
WINNER - INTERNATIONAL CRITICS’ PRIZE - Cannes Film Festival 2004
Bonus Features:
• “Diary of a Male Whore”, an award-winning short film by Tawfik Abu Wael
• Exclusive interview with director Tawfik Abu Wael
• Stills Gallery
• Trailer
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 110 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audio: Stereo
Country: Israel / Palestine
Language: Arabic with optional English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM551
Barcode: 5060126870005