Type:
Feature Film
Director:
Abdulatif Abdulhamid
Year:
1990
Time:
104 minutes
Language:
Arabic with English Subtitles
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"An engrossing story of a foolish peasant patriarch ... Westernization, war with Israel and the plunging price of tomatoes take their toll as he watches his children go their own way." - John Hartl, The Seattle Times
Set in a small Syrian village, the film chronicles the effects of Westernization and war on family life. Abu Kamel is the head of a peasant family and the absolute ruler of his little kingdom. His only fear is the jackals that haunt the village at night, keeping him awake with their howling. Whistling can easily keep them away. The problem? Abu Kamel's wife is the only one in the family who can produce the high-pitched sound!
Rental Information
This film is available from AFD on 35mm and video for public screenings and television broadcast. For information regarding rental rates and formats, please contact institutions@arabfilm.com for institutional/non-theatrical screenings, or festivals@arabfilm.com for theatrical, festival, television, or other bookings.
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