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Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   9,818 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Hany Abu-Assad (writer)
Bero Beyer (writer)
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Release Date:
7 September 2005 (Belgium) more
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Tagline:
In the next 36 hours, two childhood friends may do the unthinkable. more
Plot:
Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 9 nominations more
User Comments:
Brilliant film about tense subject more (136 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)
Lubna Azabal ... Suha Azzam
Hamza Abu-Aiaash ... Checkpoint Soldier
Kais Nashif ... Said
Lotuf Neusser ... Car Owner
Ali Suliman ... Khaled
Mohammad Bustami ... Abu-Salim
Ahmad Fares ... Tea Boy
Waleed On-Allah ... Taxidriver Suha
Asaad Dwikat ... Shawarma Shop Owner
Imad Saber ... Shawarma Customer
Mohammad Kosa ... Photographer
Amer Hlehel ... Jamal
Hiam Abbass ... Said's Mother
Nour Abd El-Hadi ... Said's Sister
Amjad Al-Imlah ... Said's Brother
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Paradise Now (France)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief strong language.
Runtime:
90 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Jina Sumedi wrote an original score for the film that ultimately was not used. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Khaled and and Said are sitting on the rocks waiting to cross the fence, Khaled puts his right hand on Said's shoulder and holds it there. When the shot changes to a different angle, Khaled's right hand is by his side. more
Quotes:
Suha: One day things will be better.
Taxidriver Suha: Sounds like you're not from here.
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94 out of 152 people found the following comment useful.
Brilliant film about tense subject, 21 February 2005
10/10
Author: admania from Netherlands

Very powerful film that goes beyond the obvious, delivering a strong insight into a difficult subject, while maintaining a tension and drama that makes it impossible not to be stirred by the film. Delivering a film without falling into the pitfalls of political correctness or propaganda is an achievement in itself.

A must see for anyone.

A strong cast and powerful photography in a film that was long overdue. Strong script, powerful performances by the entire cast, excellent photography and a story that will stay with you long after you have left the cinema.

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Had I been in his circumstances, would I have done it ? AmO_MithrandiR
A few things about the Israeli-Arab conflict syd_floyd
the part where they pull the tape off abernahi
Suha and abu karem? egomanimac
I've thought a lot about PN; ultimately, it is misleading and dangerous robinbanks911
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