One of the strongest examples of Israeli cinematic storytelling in recent years. Zuhara is on her way to her younger sister’s wedding, when she picks up Neriman, a young Bedouin hitchhiker escaping from an arranged marriage. As she unintentionally becomes an accomplice in Neriman’s struggle, Zuhara must confront her conflicted feelings toward her estrangement from her own family. Director Rony Sasson Angel sensitively evokes moving drama through the characters’ quiet exchanges, while building to a powerful climax. Stars Hila Vidor and Maisa Abed Elhadi make the tension and camaraderie between these two strangers palpable and touching. A deeply-poignant and visually-striking road movie.
Status
Released
Original Language
EN

A thought provoking and inspiring documentary of shared tragedy and the unexpected journey of an Israeli and a Palestinian. Bassam and Rami, each once a dedicated fighter for his cause, have been faced with similar tragic losses. Their grief results in a surprising friendship as they become peace activists, working together—former enemies, now brothers in a cause. Their ultimate message, delivered on the Israeli radio show they co-hosted, is “It won’t end if we don’t talk”.

Divers go to work on a wrecked ship (the battleship Maine that was blown up in Havana harbour during the Spanish-American War), surrounded by curiously disproportionate fish.