Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees (2009)
It is through the voice of Salim, newly arrived in Canada, that we follow the journey of six immigrants who, cramped in a van, earn their living by distributing advertising leaflets. Despite their diverse origins, they share the same nostalgia for their native land and the same daily worries, which they approach with scathing humor. Among them is a young boy of Russian origin, Sacha. The biting cold and the endless stairs will get the better of his tenacity. However, Sacha will come to surprisingly break the routine of Salim and his companions...
Director: Samer Najari
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: December 27, 2009
Cast
- Aliocha Schneider - Sacha
- Nelson Bolívar - Miguel
- Nedjim Bouizzoul - Karim
- Heylin Darwich - Oscar
- Niels Schneider - Sacha (soldat)
- Salma-Lou Chila-Najari - fille de Salim
- Mohsen El Gharbi - Salim
- Daniel Deburghgraeve - Vieil homme
Screenplay
Cinematography: Michel La Veaux
Editing: Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Production: Unité Centrale
Country: Canada
Language: العربية, Français, Español
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Samer Najari
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees about?
- It is through the voice of Salim, newly arrived in Canada, that we follow the journey of six immigrants who, cramped in a van, earn their living by distributing advertising leaflets. Despite their diverse origins, they share the same nostalgia for their native land and the same daily worries, which they approach with scathing humor. Among them is a young boy of Russian origin, Sacha. The biting cold and the endless stairs will get the better of his tenacity. However, Sacha will come to surprisingly break the routine of Salim and his companions...
- Who directed Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees?
- Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees was directed by Samer Najari.
- Who stars in Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees?
- Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees stars Aliocha Schneider, Nelson Bolívar, Nedjim Bouizzoul, Heylin Darwich, Niels Schneider, Salma-Lou Chila-Najari.
- How long is Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees?
- Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees?
- Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees is a Drama film.
- Where was Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees produced?
- Snow Hides the Shade of Fig Trees was produced in Canada.