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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

Controversial Oscar nominee about suicide bombers.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 8

The movie involves two days in the lives of Said (Kais Nashef) and Khaled (Ali Suliman), two Palestinians, garage mechanics and best friends, who are recruited to cross into Israel and blow themselves up.

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Critic Lisa Brygger
rated 8

Paradise Now er 90 barske minutter, der taler et tydeligt sprog helt indtil sidste scene.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Cast & Crew

Hany Abu-Assad
Director
Hiam Abbass
As Said's mother
Lubna Azabal
As Suha
Ali Suliman
As Khaled
Ashraf Barhom
As Abu Karem
Qais Nashif
As Said
Olivier Meidinger
As Abu-Shabaab

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Paradise Now is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that follows the story of two Palestinian childhood friends, Said and Khaled, who have been recruited for a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv. The film takes place over the course of their last days together, as they grapple with the weight of their decision and the consequences it will have on their families and communities. As they prepare to carry out their mission, they are faced with unexpected challenges and moral dilemmas that test their resolve and their friendship. The film raises important questions about the nature of extremism and the human cost of political violence, all while maintaining a deliberate pace and a focus on character development. With strong performances from the cast, particularly Kais Nashef and Ali Suliman in the lead roles, Paradise Now is a gripping and emotional journey that lingers long after the credits roll.

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What movies are similar to Paradise Now? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Paradise Now include The Departed, The Girl Next Door, Unthinkable, Memories of Murder, Law Abiding Citizen, Murder by Numbers.

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Paradise Now was released in theaters on October 28, 2005.