Ford Transit

2003 1h 20m AR

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 5

Documentary

Synopsis

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The movie follows Rajai, a Ford Transit driver which is the most popular transportation in the Palestinian occupied territories (occupied by Israel). While taking a ride with Rajai, we experience the frustrating situation the Palestinian need to deal with. On our trips from the roadblock in Ramallah to the roadblock in Jerusalem, we get to hear analysis of the situation by all kinds of random transporters, people from different religions, origins, and levels of class.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Rajai
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Writers: Hany Abu-Assad, Bero Beyer
Languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew
Countries: Israel, Palestinian Territory

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RUNTIME

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80 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Israel, Palestinian Territory.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0375761 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Hany Abu-Assad directs. Patrick Minks cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Israel, Palestinian Territory. Dialogue in Arabic, English, Hebrew.

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180 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Arabic, English, Hebrew.
4International production across 2 countries: Israel, Palestinian Territory.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Patrick Minks shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7IMDB entry: tt0375761 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 5 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.