The Trees

Ramzi Bashour | Lebanon | 2020 | 22' |

| IFFR 2021

To the annoyance of his family, Bashir pays more attention to the sick olive trees than to his father’s funeral and the attendant rituals. Ultimately, nature provides a moment of contemplation. Black humour, empathy and light amazement meld seamlessly in this loving film.

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