A bold and eclectic cinematic style defines the work of filmmaker Michka Saäl and her friend, writer Nadine Ltaif as they journey from childhoods in the Middle East to their chosen home of Montréal. Saäl is Jewish, Ltaif is Arab. Together they overcome the divisive prejudices of their upbringing and embark on an engaging search for clarity, familiarity and historical significance among the immigrant communities of Montréal. Saäl uses super-8 home movies, old photographs, dramatizations and casual conversations to cross personal and political boundaries, giving voice to the varied ancestries of us all. In French with English subtitles.

Director
Michka Saäl

Script
Michka Saäl

Producer
Jacques Vallée

Producer
Josée Beaudet

Cinematography
Nathalie Moliavko-Visotsky

Sound
Claude Hamel

Editing
Fernand Bélanger

Sound editing
Francine Poirier

Sound mixing
Adrian Croll

Music
Jean Derome

Producers
National Film Board of Canada

Running Time
1h21 min 13 s


FESTIVALS / PRIX / AWARDS / TELEVISIONS


International Film Festival
From July 09, 1992 to July 18, 1992
Jerusalem, Israël
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International Francophone Film Festival in Acadie
From September 18, 1992 to September 24, 1992
Dieppe, Canada
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Festival international du film juif et israélien
From November 28, 1992 to December 08, 1992
Montpellier, France
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Festival de films de femmes / tout feu... tout flammes
From February 10, 1993 to February 14, 1993
Nantes, France
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International Film Festival
From June 04, 1993 to June 19, 1993
Melbourne, Australia
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Television Festival
From June 06, 1993 to June 12, 1993
Banff, Canada
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Prix Gémeaux
From September 26, 1993 to September 26, 1993
Montréal, Canada
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Images du monde arabe
From November 26, 1995 to November 13, 1995
Montréal, Canada