Paradise Now

"How can one take the role of oppressor and victim?"

Two friends living in Nablas on the West Bank are chosen for a suicide bombing mission in Tel Aviv. Both are eager and willing but on the day of the mission things go wrong. The events that follow opens a window into life on the Palestinian side and the role of violence and terrorism in their struggle. The terrorist are shown in the light of normal people living without much hope. Their only hope is that their role of martyrs in the struggle will give rise to a better tomorrow. A stunning film indeed...

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