Paradise Now!
The Story of Young Palestinians with a Dangerous Truth!
‘Paradise Now has been nominated "best foreign language film" for the 78th Annual Academy Awards -- better known as the Oscars. The film was directed by Palestinian Hany Abu-Assad from a screenplay he co-wrote with Bero Beyer, the film's Dutch producer. Paradise Now chronicles the 48 hours before two best friends in Nablus are sent on a suicide mission to Israel. The New York Times said: “it accomplishes the tricky feat of humanizing the suicide bombers depicted in the film.”
I agree with the counter petition to have the film nominated since this is the first Academy Award nomination for Palestine. Three years ago, it was the first time a Palestinian film entered the Oscars race for best foreign film. Elia Suleiman's Divine Intervention, acclaimed at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the international critics' prize, could have been a nominee for the Oscars. At first Hollywood's Academy of Motion Pictures rejected to accept the film as a contestant for the best foreign-language film because the Academy believed that Palestine was not recognized as a nation.’
Eventhough the Film represent a desperate mission to accomplish a political right, I do not agree with the type of violence that is taking place in the region. The situation is totally understandable; however, I do agree with Suha’s point of view that there should be other ways to solve the conflicts. I see nonviolent individuals when it comes to being a Martyr, like Ghandi, a great example of peaceful martyr who struggled for the independence of India. His teachings are followed and respected in History. I think the Israelis and Palestinians had enough bloodshed. Let’s hope the world find quick solutions that fit both interests of minds, and place the conflicts to rest.
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You made some good points in your post. This was an intense movie for me...I just finished watching it about an hour ago and I'm still processing it. I read all the unit readings before watching the movie and found it very useful being able to have some historical perspective while watching the film.
Suha's "voice of reason" was also interesting because she is a woman. Is this a comment that women are crucial in solving the crisis?
Interesting point, Jenny.
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