Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Haaretz: Palestinian film on love and occupation breaks new ground at Cannes

'Omar', a political thriller by director Hany Abu-Assad, is the first film to be fully funded by the Palestinian cinema industry. 
Palestinian director Hany Abu Assad (C) and the cast of "Omar" at Cannes Film Festival 
 Palestinian director Hany Abu Assad (C) and the cast of "Omar" at Cannes Film Festival 
A tragic love story between two Palestinians living under Israeli occupation received a standing ovation at the Cannes film festival on Monday and broke new ground as the first film fully funded by the Palestinian cinema industry.
"Omar" by director Hany Abu-Assad, known for the 2005 award-winning film "Paradise Now", is a political thriller interwoven with a story of trust and betrayal as two lovers are torn apart by Israel's secret police and Palestinian freedom fighters.
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