Ajami (Original title)Russoun (Working title)
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 18 June 2010 (Release)Countries: Israel, Germany, United KingdomA film by/Directed by: Scandar Copti, Yaron Shani
Synopsis: Drama. After Nasri's cousin becomes a mistaken target in a revenge killing, Abu, a community figurehead, organises a truce. Omar, the intened target of the killing, is then instructed to raise money to pay a fine, and takes to selling drugs to riase the capital. In the meantime, young Palestinian Malek begins working at Abu's restaurant, whilst policeman Dando investigates a case.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Muslims, Christians, Tel Aviv
Releases
Date: 17 September 2009Country: IsraelRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalLanguage: Hebrew / Arabic
Date: 11 March 2010Country: GermanyRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalLanguage: Hebrew / Arabic
Date: 18 June 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 125 mins Length: 11276 FeetDialogue (original): Hebrew / Dialogue (original): ArabicDistributor: Vertigo Films
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 125 mins Dialogue (original): HebrewDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: Awards countdown: Watching the worldAuthor: FORDE, Leon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the five films in the best foreign-language film category of the 2010 Academy Awards. Examines the films progress from the festival circuit to release and awards, plus critical reception.
In: Screen International n1711 27 Nov 2009 Pages: 21-24,26
Title: Awards countdown: Foreign-language films: A world of...Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...difference". Profiles the films and filmmakers whose foreign-language films are in contention for awards success in 2010 and notes that with sixty-five films being submitted to the Academy, the Globes and BAFTA will be important too.
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Page: 76
Title: Cannes 2009: notes sur les filmsAuthor: DARRAS, Matthieu Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1695 3 Jul 2009 Page: 28
Title: Reviews: AjamiAuthor: FAINARU, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Jun 2009 Page: 25,26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: WEISSBERG, Jay Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v53rd 2009 Page: 127
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v53rd 2009: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of AJAMI by Scandor Copti. Plus, short biofilmographical note about director.
Dates: 2009 (Copyright), 18 June 2010 (Release)Countries: Israel, Germany, United KingdomA film by/Directed by: Scandar Copti, Yaron Shani
Synopsis: Drama. After Nasri's cousin becomes a mistaken target in a revenge killing, Abu, a community figurehead, organises a truce. Omar, the intened target of the killing, is then instructed to raise money to pay a fine, and takes to selling drugs to riase the capital. In the meantime, young Palestinian Malek begins working at Abu's restaurant, whilst policeman Dando investigates a case.
Genre: Drama
Subjects: Muslims, Christians, Tel Aviv
Releases
Date: 17 September 2009Country: IsraelRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalLanguage: Hebrew / Arabic
Date: 11 March 2010Country: GermanyRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalLanguage: Hebrew / Arabic
Date: 18 June 2010Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby DigitalRuntime: 125 mins Length: 11276 FeetDialogue (original): Hebrew / Dialogue (original): ArabicDistributor: Vertigo Films
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 125 mins Dialogue (original): HebrewDistributor: BFIPlayer
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Screen International vSpec. nAwards 12 Feb 2010 Page: 14,17Title: Awards countdown: Watching the worldAuthor: FORDE, Leon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles the five films in the best foreign-language film category of the 2010 Academy Awards. Examines the films progress from the festival circuit to release and awards, plus critical reception.
In: Screen International n1711 27 Nov 2009 Pages: 21-24,26
Title: Awards countdown: Foreign-language films: A world of...Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...difference". Profiles the films and filmmakers whose foreign-language films are in contention for awards success in 2010 and notes that with sixty-five films being submitted to the Academy, the Globes and BAFTA will be important too.
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Page: 76
Title: Cannes 2009: notes sur les filmsAuthor: DARRAS, Matthieu Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Screen International n1695 3 Jul 2009 Page: 28
Title: Reviews: AjamiAuthor: FAINARU, Dan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 1 Jun 2009 Page: 25,26
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: WEISSBERG, Jay Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v53rd 2009 Page: 127
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v53rd 2009: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Review of AJAMI by Scandor Copti. Plus, short biofilmographical note about director.