A Scent of Mint (2002)
This documentary recounts filmmaker Pierre Sidaoui’s immigration journey from the small Lebanese town of Abey to Montreal, the city he now calls home. Sidaoui had a carefree childhood, but civil war forced him and his family to flee Lebanon in 1982, the first in a series of moves that would ultimately separate him from his parents, brother and sisters. Two decades later, Sidaoui pauses to reflect. His precious family photos, carefully kept in a shoebox, bring forth a flood of memories - of family, landscapes, music and war. A touching meditation on the pursuit of happiness and the immigrant experience.
Director: Pierre Sidaoui
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 47 min
Release Date: January 1, 2002
Cast
- Arthur Holden - Voice
- Manuel Tadros - Voice
- Agnès Sidaoui - Voice
- Wajdi Mouawad - Voice
- Kathleen Fee - Voice
- Orlando Arriagada - Voice
- Mario Bourassa - Voice
- Ryofa Chung - Voice
- Richard Cliche - Voice
- Geoffrey Mitchell - Voice
Screenplay
Music: Ganesh Anandan
Cinematography: François Vincelette
Editing: Dominique Sicotte
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: العربية, English, Français
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Scent of Mint about?
- This documentary recounts filmmaker Pierre Sidaoui’s immigration journey from the small Lebanese town of Abey to Montreal, the city he now calls home. Sidaoui had a carefree childhood, but civil war forced him and his family to flee Lebanon in 1982, the first in a series of moves that would ultimately separate him from his parents, brother and sisters. Two decades later, Sidaoui pauses to reflect. His precious family photos, carefully kept in a shoebox, bring forth a flood of memories - of family, landscapes, music and war. A touching meditation on the pursuit of happiness and the immigrant experience.
- Who directed A Scent of Mint?
- A Scent of Mint was directed by Pierre Sidaoui.
- Who stars in A Scent of Mint?
- A Scent of Mint stars Arthur Holden, Manuel Tadros, Agnès Sidaoui, Wajdi Mouawad, Kathleen Fee, Orlando Arriagada.
- How long is A Scent of Mint?
- A Scent of Mint has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
- What genre is A Scent of Mint?
- A Scent of Mint is a Documentary film.
- Where was A Scent of Mint produced?
- A Scent of Mint was produced in Canada.