DocAlliance FilmsThe Roof (2006) is a documentary title in English. On MovieLinkBD you get the full story, cast, rating, official trailer and where to watch The Roof online in HD.
The Roof — Storyline
This deceptively quiet film presents a portrait of Aljafaris family in Ramleh and Jaffa that hovers between documentary and cinematic memoir, guided by a nimble camera moving calmly but ceaselessly around the rooms of homes inhabited, damaged and ruined. The title refers to the roof missing from the house where Aljafaris family resettled in 1948, a home unfinished, an incomplete construction project. The use of stillness and off-screen space creates a sense of suspension, of time spent waiting, of aftermath, of lives lived elsewhere. Aljafaris striking use of his cast, his family, reveals the influence of Bressons use of nonprofessional actors as models whose performances emanate from their presence, not from acting.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Kamal Aljafari
The Roof — Movie Details
| Release Date | 2006-07-06 |
| Runtime | 61 min |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Country | Germany, Palestinian Territory |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Roof about? This deceptively quiet film presents a portrait of Aljafaris family in Ramleh and Jaffa that hovers between documentary and cinematic memoir, guided by a nimble…
Who directed The Roof? Kamal Aljafari.
Where can I watch The Roof? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
