THE CURVE
by Rifqi Assaf
synopsis
Radi is Jordanian of Palestinian origin. Agoraphobe, he leave reclusive in his minibus. In spite of himself, he is forced helping to travel three persons. Laila is a woman of Syrian origin, recently divorced. Victim of a rape attempt during his trip to Damascus, Radi rescues her and opens her bus. The journey starts at two. The next day Sami, a Lebanese artist, appears on the road. His car is out of order. As soon as they get to know each other, they are joined by a policeman to the next post. This road movie depicts characters whose destiny is linked more than it seems. A surreal journey will give the key.
international title: | The Curve |
original title: | Al munataf |
country: | France, Egypt, Jordan |
year: | 2015 |
genre: | fiction |
directed by: | Rifqi Assaf |
screenplay: | Rifqi Assaf, Halim Mardawi |
cast: | Ashraf Barhom, Fatina Laila, Mazen Moadam, Ashraf Telfah, Sameera Asir, Saad Eldin Atiyyeh, Tayseer Breiji, Hind Hamed |
cinematography by: | Piotr Jaxa |
film editing: | Doaa Fadel |
music: | Suad Bushnaq |
producer: | Rula Nasser |
co-producer: | Mohamed Hefzy, Xenia Maingot, Rifqi Assaf |
production: | Eaux Vives Productions, Imaginarium Films (JO), Film-Clinic (EG), Seven Eight (JO) |