Italy 2007, Italian with English subtitles, 35mm, 72 min
Director: Mohsen Melliti
Screenplay : Mohsen Melliti
Cinematography : Maurizio Calvesi
Cast: Raoul Bova, Giovanni Martorana
Print Source: 20th Century Fox
Two men, an Italian named Giuseppe and a Moroccan exile named Yousef, work on a fishing boat together in Italian waters. They have done so for years – they bought the boat together – and are like brothers. But when an act of terror is committed by someone with exactly the same name as the Moroccan character, the relationship deteriorates. The post 9/11 notion of the Muslim suspect, begins to consume both the shortwave radio-waves in the area and the two men's friendship, bringing devastating results.
This is a small film, gripping, well-acted and tightly directed. Although nearly all scenes take place on a boat, the film's story easily spreads out into a broader exploration of globalised war and conflict. Crossing the divide between drama and thriller with ease, this highly engaging film sheds new light on the notion of collateral damage. With a superb screenplay behind it, Me, The Other reduces the follies of nations to the follies of individual men.
The Cape Winelands will again at the 2012 edition of this festival present a series of Masterclasses and workshops. These events are sponsored by the City of Cape Town and Wesgro.
Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes festival, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s new film has the magic of a fairy tale and the simplicity of a folk tale. Wonderfully immersive, slow and dreamy, 
