Attentive (2005)

Attentive (2005) poster

Before leaving to settle abroad, Ahmad accepts one last job. He must audition actors for the new National Palestinian Theatre. On the road with interviewer Bissan and her cameraman Loumir, Ahmad goes in search of talent in the numerous refugee camps of Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Hopefully for the last time, Ahmad experiences the insurmountable difficulties of life in Palestine: harassing searches at check points and borders, barricades, constant tension. He realizes the destiny of all waiting refugees is much the same as his own. He ends up guiding the auditioning actors into dramatizing what best embodies their destiny. But with the chance to catch his plane at risk, Ahmad could see the opportunity for his long-awaited exile slip away.

Director: Rashid Masharawi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Elie Barbar, Ralph El Khoury
Cinematography: Jacques Besse
Production: Silkroad Production, ARTE
Country: France, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Rashid Masharawi
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Attentive about?
Before leaving to settle abroad, Ahmad accepts one last job. He must audition actors for the new National Palestinian Theatre. On the road with interviewer Bissan and her cameraman Loumir, Ahmad goes in search of talent in the numerous refugee camps of Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Hopefully for the last time, Ahmad experiences the insurmountable difficulties of life in Palestine: harassing searches at check points and borders, barricades, constant tension. He realizes the destiny of all waiting refugees is much the same as his own. He ends up guiding the auditioning actors into dramatizing what best embodies their destiny. But with the chance to catch his plane at risk, Ahmad could see the opportunity for his long-awaited exile slip away.
Who directed Attentive?
Attentive was directed by Rashid Masharawi.
Who stars in Attentive?
Attentive stars Areen Omari, Youssef Baroud, Abderrahman Abou El Qassem, Fouad Al-Shomali, Shokran Mortja, Abed Askouli.
How long is Attentive?
Attentive has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Attentive?
Attentive is a Drama film.
Where was Attentive produced?
Attentive was produced in France, Palestinian Territory.