One Dollar a Day
Un Dollar par Jour
Synopsis
Poetry is everywhere, even in the refugee camps where absolute misery reigns. In front of old plastic advertising posters on which are drawn in giant format the big icons of luxury and consumerism that make up their shelters, refugee children stand like kings. Symbols of life at the heart of war, fragility, and death, these children are shown by Jocelyne Saab as precious notes of hope in the heart of a dehumanized world. One Dollar a Day was filmed in the Syrian refugee camps of the Bekaa plain, Lebanon in 2015, with text by Etel Adnan.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jocelyne Saab
- Screenplay & Story
- Etel Adnan
- Original Score
- Hélène Blazy
- Original Title
- Un Dollar par Jour
- Country of Origin
- Lebanon, France
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Image/Mouvement du Centre National des Arts Plastiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jocelyne Saab
Etel Adnan
Hélène Blazy
Barbara Doussot
Bashar Abu Saifan
Department Leadership Roster
Jocelyne Saab
Director
Etel Adnan
Writer
Barbara Doussot
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About One Dollar a Day
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What is One Dollar a Day about?
Poetry is everywhere, even in the refugee camps where absolute misery reigns. In front of old plastic advertising posters on which are drawn in giant format the big icons of luxury and consumerism that make up their shelters, refugee children stand like kings. Symbols of life at the heart of war, fragility, and death, these children are shown by Jocelyne Saab as precious notes of hope in the heart of a dehumanized world. One Dollar a Day was filmed in the Syrian refugee camps of the Bekaa plain, Lebanon in 2015, with text by Etel Adnan.
Who directed One Dollar a Day?
One Dollar a Day was directed by Jocelyne Saab.
Who stars in One Dollar a Day?
The principal cast of One Dollar a Day includes Not specified.
When was One Dollar a Day released and how long is it?
One Dollar a Day was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for One Dollar a Day?
The original motion picture soundtrack for One Dollar a Day was composed by Hélène Blazy.