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film id<br />
1652<br />
isQat al niZaM<br />
– at tHe<br />
regiMe BorDer<br />
by antonio Martino<br />
section<br />
Dok international programme<br />
It’s not easy to forecast what’s going to happen in Syria.<br />
The hope of many is that the Assad family will democratically<br />
step down, after 40 years of dictatorship<br />
but many people fear that they will drag the population<br />
to hell before disappearing from the scene. Most<br />
of the Syrian population wishes that the revolution will<br />
remain in the hands of young people and continue<br />
peacefully as a symbol of Hope, although some can’t help<br />
firing back when the regime brings blood to the popu-<br />
lation. Some hope for an intervention from a foreign<br />
country, but are also afraid that this would bring a civil<br />
war. Isqat al Nizam is a crude and touching story that<br />
sheds some light on the ‘Syrian Spring’: from the initial<br />
violent reactions of the regime, to the heartbreaking<br />
escape of more than 20,000 refugees to Turkey; from the<br />
constant activity of the rebels through social net-<br />
works to the ongoing defection of soldiers and former<br />
officials. The collection of exclusive interviews with<br />
locals and stolen footage of the events make this film a<br />
unique account.<br />
genre<br />
History / politics / current affairs<br />
Human interest<br />
facts<br />
italy, 2012<br />
colour, HDcam<br />
78 min<br />
original title<br />
isqat al nizam – viaggio ai confini<br />
del regime<br />
original language<br />
arabic<br />
Produced by<br />
roberto ruini, gloria giorgianni<br />
pulsemedia, italy<br />
www.pulsemedia.it<br />
sales contact<br />
edward caffrey<br />
Journeyman pictures<br />
4 High street<br />
kt7 0rY thames Ditton, united<br />
kingdom<br />
films@journeyman.tv<br />
www.journeyman.tv<br />
italY loVe<br />
it or leaVe it<br />
by gustav Hofer, luca ragazzi<br />
section<br />
Dok Market<br />
Tuscan fields, bel canto arias, slow food and movie<br />
stars are some of the images synonymous with one of<br />
the world’s most adored cultures. Yet many of film-<br />
makers Luca Ragazzi and Gustav Hofer’s disenchanted<br />
friends have recently emigrated from Italy. Before<br />
following suit, the Italian couple decides to take a six-<br />
month road trip across the country to investigate<br />
the extent to which current realities outweigh the icons<br />
of la dolce vita. Throughout their exploration they<br />
witness multiple examples of staggering corruption, an<br />
increasingly lower standard of living, environmental<br />
hazards and intransigent fanaticism. Simultaneously,<br />
however, they encounter loyal crusaders who feel<br />
unequivocally compelled to make their homeland a better<br />
place. In an astute manner and with quirky Fellini-esque<br />
animation, the film further tantalizes us with Italy’s<br />
glorious past and future potential. Will the pair decide<br />
to leave or stay ? Their journey tells it all.<br />
genre<br />
History / politics / current affairs<br />
Human interest<br />
facts<br />
germany, italy, 2012<br />
colour, HDcam<br />
92 min<br />
original title<br />
italy love it or leave it<br />
original language<br />
english<br />
Produced by<br />
gustav Hofer<br />
hiq productions, italy<br />
www.italyloveitorleave.it<br />
sales contact<br />
Jan rofekamp<br />
films transit international<br />
252 gouin Boulevard east<br />
H3l 1a8 Montreal, canada<br />
jan@filmstransit.com<br />
www.filmstransit.com<br />
176 177<br />
film id<br />
3298
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