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When I Saw You

Annemarie Jacir

Jordan/Palestine

2009

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.

Support

CHF 50'000 for production fiction

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)

World Sales

The Match Factory

Distribution Switzerland

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