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Overview
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In the next 36 hours, two childhood friends may do the unthinkable. morePlot:
Two childhood friends are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 13 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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<I>Brokeback</I> Wins Best Feature at Independent Spirit Awards (From IMDb News. 4 March 2006)
'Paradise Now' Sparks Oscar Uproar (From WENN. 2 March 2006)
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A must see for everyone. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lubna Azabal | ... | Suha | |
| Hamza Abu-Aiaash | ... | Checkpoint Soldier | |
| Kais Nashif | ... | Said | |
| Lotuf Neusser | ... | Car Owner | |
| Ali Suliman | ... | Khaled | |
| Mohammad Bustami | ... | Abu-Salim | |
| Ahmad Fares | ... | Tea Boy | |
| Waleed On-Allah | ... | Taxidriver Suha | |
| Asaad Dwikat | ... | Shawarma Shop Owner | |
| Imad Saber | ... | Shawarma Customer | |
| Mohammad Kosa | ... | Photographer | |
| Amer Hlehel | ... | Jamal | |
| Hiam Abbass | ... | Said's Mother | |
| Nour Abd El-Hadi | ... | Said's Sister | |
| Amjad Al-Imlah | ... | Said's Brother |
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Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material and brief strong language.Parents Guide:
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90 minColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | South Korea:12 | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Argentina:13 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Sweden:11 | Portugal:M/12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Brazil:14 | Ireland:12A | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Australia:M | Netherlands:MG6 | Hungary:16 | Finland:S | Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Germany:12 | Singapore:M18 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13MOVIEmeter: 
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Jina Sumedi wrote an original score for the film that ultimately was not used. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Khaled and and Said are sitting on the rocks waiting to cross the fence, Khaled puts his right hand on Said's shoulder and holds it there. When the shot changes to a different angle, Khaled's right hand is by his side. moreFAQ
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Paradise now is a very realistic film about the Israel-Palestine conflict. Therefore it's a very contemporary film concerning a topic that still receives a lot of media attention.
The film follows Said and Khaled, two friends who are recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel-Aviv. However, something goes wrong and the attack is postponed. Said and Khaled now have the time to think about what they are going to do.
The feelings of the two leading characters are carefully explained and brought to you very realistically by an outstanding performance of Ali Suliman and Kais Nashef. Though it's a little long-winded in the end the story is excellently written. The film explains a difficult situation without taking a stand or forcing you to do so. People who've seen this film will hopefully better understand the Israel-Palestine situation.
Conclusion: Paradise Now is a brilliantly made movie and a must see for everyone.