Abu Ammar is Coming
Synopsis
The photograph, snapped by a Magnum freelancer, is a glowing artefact. Alongside it is a blurry newspaper photograph showing the Dhaka funeral of two men at the national Baitul Mokarram mosque: fighters for Palestine. The two photographs are evidence of the presence of Bangladeshi guerrillas in Lebanon in the 1970s, joining and fighting for the PLO in its struggle first for domination, then only survival.
Official Selection Berlinale 2016 - Forum Expanded
Details
- Year
- 2016
- Type of project
- Shorts
- Running time
- 6 mins
- Director
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Naeem Mohaiemen
- Producer
- Naeem Mohaiemen
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
Bangladesh, Lebanon, USA, UK coproduction
Co-commissioned by LUX and Independent Cinema Office, with support of funds from the UK Lottery, via Arts Council (England).
Independent Cinema Office (ICO)
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Sales Company
Independent Cinema Office (ICO)
3rd Floor, Kenilworth House79-80 Margaret Street
London
W1W 8TA
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