Cyber Palestine

2000 0h 16m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Cyber Palestine is a parable about a modern-day Mary and Joseph, two Palestinian returnees living in Gaza, and their tribulations with the Israeli occupation. Cyber Palestine was commissioned by the Palestinian National Authority's Bethlehem 2000 Project as part of the millennium commemorations in Bethlehem.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Khader Abu Sway
Joseph
Serene Al Hamayel
Mary

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Elia Suleiman
Writers: Elia Suleiman
Languages: No Language
Countries: Palestinian Territory, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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26 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Palestinian Territory, United States of America.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Elia Suleiman, shot by Avi Koren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Michel Ryder shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Khader Abu Sway and Serene Al Hamayel carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0229321 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Elia Suleiman directs. Avi Koren behind the camera. Michel Ryder cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Palestinian Territory, United States of America. Dialogue in No Language.

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1Tight 16-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
226 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Palestinian Territory, United States of America.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Elia Suleiman, shot by Avi Koren. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Michel Ryder shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Khader Abu Sway and Serene Al Hamayel carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0229321 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.