Paradise Now

Paradise Now

Netherlands, Israel, Germany, France

Synopsis

Synopsis

Paradise Now follows two Palestinian childhood friends who have been recruited for a strike on Tel Aviv; the plot focuses on their last days together. When they are intercepted at the Israeli border and separated from their handlers, a young woman who discovers their plan causes them to reconsider their actions. The film gives voice to the Palestinian condemnation of violence while offering insights into the individuals behind such hainous crimes.

Biography

Filmography:
2005 PARADISE NOW
2002 FORD TRANSIT
2002 RANA’S WEDDING
2000 NAZARETH 2000
1998 THE 14th CHICK

Paradise Now follows two Palestinian childhood friends who have been recruited for a strike on Tel Aviv; the plot focuses on their last days together. When they are intercepted at the Israeli border and separated from their handlers, a young woman who discovers their plan causes them to reconsider their actions. The film gives voice to the Palestinian condemnation of violence while offering insights into the individuals behind such hainous crimes.

Awards

  • European Screenwriter 2005

Nominations

  • People's Choice Award 2006

Selections

  • Feature Film Selection

Cast & Crew

  • Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad
  • Written by: Hany Abu-Assad, Bero Beyer
  • Produced by: Hengameh Panahi, Amir Harel, Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul
  • Cinematography: Antoine Heberlé
  • Editing: Sander Vos
  • Production Design: Oliver Meidinger
  • Costume Design: Walid Wa’wed
  • Make-Up Artist: Friderike Weber
  • Sound Design: Uve Haussig
  • Cast: Lubna Azabal, Ali Suliman, Kais Nashef, Kais Nashef (Saïd ), Ali Suliman (Khaled), Lubna Azabal (Suha)
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