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202080 minPGdocumentary

An Unusual Summer

202080 minPGdocumentary

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A surveillance camera captures everyday moments outside a house in Ramla, Israel, following an act of vandalism.

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Director

Kamal Aljafari

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Synopsis

A surveillance camera captures everyday moments outside a house in Ramla, Israel, following an act of vandalism.

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Kamal Aljafaridirector

Synopsis

Palestinian filmmaker's father installs a surveillance camera outside their home in Ramla, Israel, after an act of vandalism. The camera captures daily life, from family moments to neighbors commuting. Fleeting scenes reveal the rhythms of the city and its inhabitants. Unusual Summer runs for 80 minutes, blending personal narrative with the backdrop of contemporary life in Ramla.

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Why Watch

See daily life in Ramla through a unique lens.
Meet a Palestinian family navigating their environment.
Find out how surveillance changes family dynamics.

Did You Know

The film has a duration of 80 minutes.
The events take place in Ramla, located in today's Israel.
The filmmaker's father decided to install the camera after an act of vandalism.

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Palestinian cinemaEssay filmsUrban life studies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What event prompted the installation of a surveillance camera in the film?

An act of vandalism prompted the filmmaker's father to install a surveillance camera.

What is the duration of the documentary 'An Unusual Summer'?

The duration of 'An Unusual Summer' is 80 minutes.

In which city is 'An Unusual Summer' set?

The documentary is set in Ramla, located in today's Israel.

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