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Divine Intervention
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Divine Intervention (2002)6.9 /10

Not Rated (US) · France, Morocco, Germany, Palestine · Arabic, Hebrew, English · 92 min · Jan 17, 2003 · More  
Directed by:  Elia Suleiman
Written by:  Elia Suleiman

Storyline:  Through a series of vignettes, the film portrays Palestinian life in Israel, from Nazareth neighborhoods to Al-Ram checkpoint in East Jerusalem. Moments mix the absurd, the mundane, and the mythic: a Santa chased by youths, a man’s heart attack, lovers defying guards, and floating red balloons, capturing fleeting joys, tensions, and the persistence of daily life amid uncertainty.

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