In skillfully arranged cinematic tableaus, the modern Buster Keaton presents his critique of the current zeitgeist. Before the eye of the silent observer, the mundane comes to a whimsical climax and exposes the absurdity of the present. "Suleiman’s gift is his ability to convey this uneasiness in the lightest of terms, making each scene an amusing encounter between his silent Everyman and the oddities around him. " (hollywoodreporter.com)
Keywords
- BRIFF
- Cannes: En compétition
- Festival de Cannes
- Festival de Cannes - Tax Shelter
- humor
- middle east
- politics
- quirky
Actors
- Elia Suleiman
- Gael Garcia Bernal
- Kareem Ghneim
- Tarik Kopty
- Ali Suleiman
Director
- Elia Suleiman
Comedy
1h 42min
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From Nazareth to Paris and on to America, Palestinian filmmaker and actor Elia Suleiman searches for the future of his homeland.
From Nazareth to Paris and on to America, Palestinian filmmaker and actor Elia Suleiman searches for the future of his homeland.
In skillfully arranged cinematic tableaus, the modern Buster Keaton presents his critique of the current zeitgeist. Before the eye of the silent observer, the mundane comes to a whimsical climax and exposes the absurdity of the present.
"Suleiman’s gift is his ability to convey this uneasiness in the lightest of terms, making each scene an amusing encounter between his silent Everyman and the oddities around him. " (hollywoodreporter.com)
Festivals
Cast & Crew
Director
Elia Suleiman
Cast
Elia Suleiman
Cast
Gael Garcia Bernal
Cast
Kareem Ghneim
Cast
Tarik Kopty
Cast
Ali Suleiman