Divine Intervention
2002 [ARABIC]
Comedy / Drama / Romance / War
81%
TOMATOMETER
· 69 reviews
78%
AUDIENCE
· 1K ratings
6.6/10
4.1K
Plot summary
Santa Claus tries to outrun a gang of knife-wielding youth. It's one of several vignettes of Palestinian life in Israel - in a neighborhood in Nazareth and at Al-Ram checkpoint in East Jerusalem. Most of the stories are droll, some absurd, one is mythic and fanciful; few words are spoken. A man who goes through his mail methodically each morning has a heart attack. His son visits him in the hospital. The son regularly meets a woman at Al-Ram; they sit in a car, hands caressing. Once, she defies Israeli guards at the checkpoint; later, ninja-like, she takes on soldiers at a target range. A red balloon floats free overhead. Neighbors toss garbage over walls. Life goes on until it doesn't.
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Movie Reviews
Absolutely brilliant, 8/10.
look behind the silence
'Divine Intervention' is not your average political commentary film. Although many may see it as "boring," it is in fact teeming with metaphors and symbols. Those who enjoy abstract art and are very familiar with the conflict and the region will find this movie a masterfully done work of art. If you prefer straight forward movies, i would suggest looking elsewhere. It is a bit choppy at the beginning, but in order to appreciate the movie, don't give up and watch the entirety of the film. The film smooths out, and more of the director's intentions and symbols become apparent. There are some very amusing scenes, and some that are painful to watch, but after all the movie is a commentary on love, pain, war and life.
