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The Imperialists Are Still Alive! (2010)
Año de Lanzamiento: 2010
Nación: United States of America
Título Alternativo: Imperialiści są wśród nas!, Не перевелись еще империалисты!
Director: Zeina Durra
Guionista: Zeina Durra
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Compañías: N/D
Género: Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Argumento
In 'The Imperialists Are Still Alive!', Asya, a Middle Eastern conceptual artist living in Manhattan, finds herself torn between her political activism and her relationship with Javier, a Mexican man she meets at nightclubs. As Israel shells Beirut where her brother resides, Asya fears arrest for her pro-Palestinian sympathies. Her friend's fiancé goes missing, suspected of rendition, adding to the tense atmosphere. Meanwhile, Asya navigates her complicated feelings for Javier amidst warnings from others about her associations. Throughout this political turmoil and personal drama, Asya struggles with whether she can pursue both her art and relationship while the imperialists are still alive.
Resumen
Directed by Zeina Durra in 2010, 'The Imperialists Are Still Alive!' is a romantic drama set against the backdrop of Middle Eastern politics. The film explores themes of love, fear, activism, and the tension between personal desires and political responsibilities through the story of Asya, a Middle Eastern artist living in New York City. Durra uses her own experiences as an Arab-American filmmaker to deliver a unique perspective on these issues.
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