Primavera Kin - The Color of Olives (2006)

Like many Palestinian families, the Amers live surrounded by the infamous West Bank Wall where their daily lives are dominated by electrified fences, locks and a constant swarm of armed soldiers. Through director Carolina Rivas' sensitive lens, we discover the private world of all eight members of the family. As their dramas unfold, we catch a glimpse of their constant struggles and the small, endearing details that sustain them, including olive trees, two small donkeys and their many friendships. Constructed with a combination of verité scenes and re-enactments, this poignant and richly crafted film offers its audience a much needed opportunity to reflect on the effects of racial segregation, the meaning of borders and the absurdity of war.

• Winner Courage In Filmmaking Women Film Crtics Circle Awards USA 2006
• Winner Best Documentary Direction Golden Minbar Russia 2007
• Winner Artistic Vision Big Sky Documentary Festival USA 1007
• Special Mention Docupolis Documentary Film Festival Spain 2006
• Special Mention Riviera Maya International Festival Mexico 2007
• Special Mention Contra el Silencio Todas Ias Voces Mexico 2008
• Special Mention Cine de Pobre International Festivial Cuba 2008

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