Divine Intervention (2002)
Original title: يد إلهية
Divine Intervention is a 2002 Arabic-language drama movie directed by Elia Suleiman, with a running time of 1h 32m. It stars Elia Suleiman, Nayef Fahoum Daher and Manal Khader.
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.
Quick answers
What is Divine Intervention about?
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.
When was Divine Intervention released?
Divine Intervention was released on 2 October 2002.
How long is Divine Intervention?
Divine Intervention runs 1h 32m.
Who made Divine Intervention?
Divine Intervention was directed by Elia Suleiman.
Where can I watch Divine Intervention?
Divine Intervention is available on Chai Flicks and Kanopy.
Where to watch Divine Intervention
Stream: Chai Flicks
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Elia Suleiman as E.S.
- Nayef Fahoum Daher as Father
- Manal Khader as The Woman
- George Ibrahim as Santa Claus
- Jamel Daher as Jamal
- Amer Daher as Auni
- Lutuf Nouasser as Neighbor with American van
- Riad Masarweh as Abu Basil
- Bassem Loulou as Abu Amer
- Salwa Nakkara as Adla
- Naaman Jarjoura as Uncle
- Rana Nashashibi as Um Elias