Wajib (Arabic: واجب Wājib, "Duty") is a 2017 Palestinian drama film directed by Annemarie Jacir. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[1] It was selected as the Palestinian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2][3]
| Wajib | |
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| Directed by | Annemarie Jacir |
| Written by | Annemarie Jacir |
| Produced by | Ossama Bawardi |
| Starring | Mohammad Bakri, Saleh Bakri |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Palestine |
| Language | Palestinian Arabic |
Wajib (2017) won 36 international awards including Best Film in Mar Del Plata, Dubai, Amiens, DC Film Festival, Kerala and the London BFI Festival.
Plot edit
In this road movie, a father and son travel amid wedding preparations in the lead-up to Christmas in Nazareth.
Cast edit
- Mohammad Bakri as Abu Shadi
- Saleh Bakri as Shadi
- Maria Zreik as Amal
Reception edit
Critical reception edit
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100%, based on 35 reviews with an average rating of 7.6/10.[4]
Awards edit
- Muhr Awards for Best Fiction Feature Film and for Best Actor (for Mohammad Bakri and Saleh Bakri), Dubai International Film Festival 2017[5]
- Golden Crow Pheasant for Best Film, International Film Festival of Kerala 2017[6]
- Arab Critics Awards for Best Film, Best Screenplay and Best Actor (for Mohammad Bakri), Cannes Film Festival 2018[7]
- Golden Astor for Best Film and Silver Astor for Best Actor (for Mohammad Bakri) Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2017[8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Lang, Brett (15 August 2017). "Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ Writman, Alex (30 August 2017). "Oscars: Palestine Selects 'Wajib' for Foreign-Language Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- ^ "German TV Network ARD Says It Pulled Palestinian Comedy 'Wajib' Due To "Narrative Perspective" Amid Accusations Of Censorship". Deadline.
- ^ "Wajib (2017)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ Simon, Alissa (13 December 2017). "Palestinian Annemarie Jacir's 'Wajib' Wins Big at Dubai Festival". Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
- ^ Staff Reporter (15 December 2017). "Wajib wins Suvarna Chakoram". The Hindu. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (13 May 2018). "Annemarie Jacir's 'Wajib' triumphs at Arab Critics Awards". Screen Daily. Screen International. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ Plata, Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del. "¡Todos los ganadores! - Festival Internacional de Cine de Mar del Plata". www.mardelplatafilmfest.com (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 14 August 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2018.
