I read the petition and the counter petition and tried to be objective while reading them both. I do see valid points raised by both sides and can't choose either one. I think the film has to be viewed and the viewer must make up his own mind. It is apparent that the movie attempts to humanize the oppression in Palestine through the eyes of Khaled and Said. During the process we are shown family history, the bonds of friendship, the striking difference of life on both sides of the fence, and how oppression is dealt with by some. I liked the more moderate voice of Suha in this movie and she lets viewers know that not everyone is an Islamic extremist willing to die a martyr.
This was a good film that had my deepest attention throughout. The scenes of the state of Nablus were all telling. There was rich family history with the triangle of Khaled, Suhu, and Said. All of their fathers had a unique role that no doubt shaped the attitudes of the aforementioned in very meaningful ways. I really think Said may have been influenced the most in concern to both his and his father's role in the conflict.
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"I liked the more moderate voice of Suha in this movie and she lets viewers know that not everyone is an Islamic extremist willing to die a martyr."
That her father is a martyr gives her a special authority whose advice and wisdom ought to be heeded. This is another reason that reinforces my belief that the movie's ultimate message is anti-suicide bomber.
You're right that all of their fathers impacted their beliefs. Are their beliefs shaped as one would expect?
"It is apparent that the movie attempts to humanize the oppression in Palestine through the eyes of Khaled and Said. During the process we are shown family history, the bonds of friendship..." I was amazed at the process of choosing a suicide bomber. I think the movie over simplified what really happens, except fo the part where they the bombers go through their final preparations (hair cut, bath, supper). S and K had very little emotion, but then what do I know about how it really works?
The role of Suha was indeed a voice that was heard. She made a difference in the lives of others.
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