When I Saw You
Jordan/Palestine
Annemarie Jacir
It is the 1960s, the world is alive with change: brimming with reawakened energy, new styles and music, and an infectious sense of hope. Tarek, 12, a lovable, full-of-life autistic boy, and his young mother are among the latest wave of Palestinian refugees to arrive in Jordan. With difficulties adjusting to life in a refugee camp, Tarek searches for other ways out. Eventually his free spirit and curious nature lead him to a group of people who will forever change his life. «When I Saw You» is the story of two people, affected by the times around them, in search of something more in their lives.
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Festivals and Awards:
Abu Dhabi 2012: Best Arab Film
in competition in Toronto, São Paulo 2012
Carthago 2012: Don Quichotte Award
Oscar entry for Palestine
Berlin 2013: NETPAC Award
Amiens 2013: Public Award and SIGNIS Award for Best Film
Athens 2014: UNICEF Award and Award for Best Actor (Mahmoud Asfa)
in competition in Toronto, São Paulo 2012
Carthago 2012: Don Quichotte Award
Oscar entry for Palestine
Berlin 2013: NETPAC Award
Amiens 2013: Public Award and SIGNIS Award for Best Film
Athens 2014: UNICEF Award and Award for Best Actor (Mahmoud Asfa)
World Sales:
The Match Factory