RECYCLE (Jordanie, 2007)


Documentaire - Couleur – 80’
Direction: Mahmoud Al Massad
Music: Dhafer Youseef
Editing: Anwar Haddad, Sammy Chekhes
Cast: Ali Al Azzam,
Ahmad Thaher, Abu Bakr Al Azzam
Production: ISEE FILM PRODUCTION, JO IMAGE,
MEC FILM


Synopsis

Abu Amar found himself disillusioned with the chaos left in Afghanistan in the 80’s and tried to clear this confusion by writing a book on Jihad. However insightful and moderate, he has failed so far to publish his work. In the meantime his attempts to build a normal life in the impoverished town where Al Qaida leader, Al Zarqawi grew up are failing. While the locals share their insights on Al Zarqawi and the current situation in the Middle East, the effects of their constraining environment become clear as Abu Ammar heads towards a life-changing decision.


THE DIRECTOR

Born in Jordan, Mahmoud Al Massad studied and worked in the filmmaking industry in Germany and currently works between Jordan and the Netherlands.

«Recycle», his most recent documentary, received the World Cinema Prize from the Sundance Film Festival (USA) in 2008.


Contact

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