A Sleeping Tree Dreams of Its Roots

A Sleeping Tree Dreams of Its Roots

  • Overview
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 18, 1992

Runtime

1h 21m

Original Title

L'arbre qui dort rêve à ses racines

Director

Michka Saäl

Description

A bold and eclectic cinematic style defines the work of filmmaker Michka Saäl and her friend, writer Nadine Ltaif as they journey from childhoods in the Middle East to their chosen home of Montréal. Saäl is Jewish, Ltaif is Arab. Together they overcome the divisive prejudices of their upbringing and embark on an engaging search for clarity, familiarity and historical significance among the immigrant communities of Montréal. Saäl uses super-8 home movies, old photographs, dramatizations and casual conversations to cross personal and political boundaries, giving voice to the varied ancestries of us all.