Paradise Now

original title:
Paradise Now
other titles:
Two Days
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90 min. , color
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D: 14 February 2005, Berlin International Film Festival
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plot synopsis:
Two young Palestine men Khaled and Said are friends since their childhood. They are both recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The two men are allowed to spend what
is presumably their last night alive with their families. However, since absolute secrecy must be maintained and they can tell nobody of their mission, theirs can be no proper farewell.
The next morning, the men are brought to the border. The bombs have been attached to their bodies in such a way as to make them completely
hidden from view. However, the operation does not go according to plan and the two friends lose sight of each other. Separated from each other and left to their own devices, it’s up to them to face their destiny and stand up for their convictions...
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The film was shot entirely in Nablus.

Won a Golden Globe", an "European Film Award" and was nominated for an "Oscar" in 2005.
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DVD