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Film of the Week #23

March 3rd - 10th 2021

Private (2004)

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Drama, 1h 30m


Mohammed (Mohammed Bakri), a Palestinian teacher, lives with his family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. When violence erupts near their house, Mohammed refuses to evacuate, despite the fears of his wife, Samia (Areen Omari). Israeli soldiers occupy the residence's top floor, arousing the hatred of their son, Yusef (Amir Hasayen), and daughter, Mariam (Hend Ayoub), who spies on the men. Despite being given freedom to leave, Mohammed insists that his family stick together in their house.

Winner of the Golden Leopard at the 57th Locarno International Film Festival

Directed by: Saverio Costanzo

Cast: Mohammad Bakri, Lior Miller, Areen Omari, Hend Ayoub, Tomer Russo

Screenplay: Saverio Costanzo, Sayed Qashua, Alessio Cremonini, Camilla Costanzo

Edited by: Francesca Calvelli

Produced by: Mario Gianani