Attentive (2005)

Name: Attentive
Director: Rashid Masharawi
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-09-17
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Areen Omari, Youssef Baroud, Abderrahman Abou El Qassem, Fouad Al-Shomali

Drama

Director: Rashid Masharawi

Cast: Areen Omari, Youssef Baroud, Abderrahman Abou El Qassem, Fouad Al-Shomali

Runtime90 min

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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.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Attentive, the 2005 drama directed by Rashid Masharawi, has received positive critical reception, with the film exploring the difficulties faced by Palestinians living in refugee camps. While details on awards recognition are not provided, the film's IMDb rating of 7.0 indicates it has resonated with audiences.

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Directed by Rashid Masharawi, Attentive (2005) offers a poignant exploration of the Palestinian refugee experience, blending intimate character drama with a documentary-like depiction of the daily challenges and tensions faced by those displaced from their homeland. Featuring captivating performances from Areen Omari, Youssef Baroud, and others, this film offers a unique and insightful perspective on the realities of life in the refugee camps.

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