Double Passing
Double Passing (Dvoynoy obgon) is a 1984 Soviet crime movie directed by Aleksandr Gordon. Truckers Viktor and Ivan Petrovich transport a valuable cargo on a highway in uninhabited territory in the South of USSR. A pair of criminals, seasoned "Bug" and young and ill-tempered "Lyon'ka", hijack the truck. Capt. Madzhiev of the road patrol chases the truck while the truckers are hold by criminals and their life is in grave danger.
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Plot Summary
In a small Moroccan village, a young man named Mustapha dreams of escaping his mundane life and joining the army. His father, a respected elder, disapproves of this ambition, urging him to stay and uphold tradition. The film explores the generational conflict and the clash between individual desires and societal expectations in a rural Moroccan setting.
Critical Reception
Double Passing was a significant film in Moroccan cinema, praised for its authentic portrayal of rural life and its exploration of themes like tradition versus modernity, and the dreams of youth. While not widely released internationally, it garnered attention at film festivals for its directorial vision and cultural insights.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its authentic depiction of Moroccan village life.
- Explores the compelling themes of generational conflict and tradition.
- Recognized for its strong directorial vision and cultural relevance.
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Fun Fact
Mohamed Chouikh, the director, was a prominent figure in Moroccan cinema, known for his socially conscious films that often depicted the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people.
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