A couple in their eighties faces eviction from their home of nearly 60 years as Israeli authorities plan to demolish their shack in Roshmia.
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A couple in their eighties faces eviction from their home of nearly 60 years as Israeli authorities plan to demolish their shack in Roshmia.
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Synopsis
Yousef and Amna, an elderly couple, have lived in a shack in Roshmia since 1956. Their tranquil life is disrupted when Israeli authorities approve a road project that threatens to demolish their home. As negotiations unfold, a friend attempts to secure compensation from the municipality, but Yousef remains determined to keep the shack. Tensions rise as the couple faces the possibility of separation and displacement, challenging their long-standing way of life in the last natural valley near Haifa.
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Why Watch
- Meet Yousef and Amna, a couple fighting for their home.
- See the impact of urban development on personal lives.
- Find out about their friend’s efforts to secure compensation.
Did You Know
- Yousef and Amna have lived in their shack since 1956.
- The film won the 'Oasis d’Or' at the Gabes International Arab Film Festival.
- Roshmia is the last natural valley in Haifa.
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Who directed the documentary Roshmia?
Roshmia was directed by Salim Abu Jabal.
What is the main conflict in Roshmia?
The main conflict involves Yousef and Amna facing the Israeli authorities' order to confiscate their land and demolish their shack.
What awards did Roshmia win?
Roshmia won several awards, including the Oasis d’Or at the Gabes International Arab Film Festival and the Grand Prize at the Festival International Cinéma Méditerranéen Tétouan.
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