Divine Intervention
Santa Claus tries to outrun a gang of knife-wielding youth. It's one of several vignettes of Palestinian life in Israel - in a neighborhood in Nazareth and at Al-Ram checkpoint in East Jerusalem. Most of the stories are droll, some absurd, one is mythic and fanciful; few words are spoken. A man who goes through his mail methodically each morning has a heart attack. His son visits him in the hospital. The son regularly meets a woman at Al-Ram; they sit in a car, hands caressing. Once, she defies Israeli guards at the checkpoint; later, ninja-like, she takes on soldiers at a target range. A red balloon floats free overhead. Neighbors toss garbage over walls. Life goes on until it doesn't.
Where to watch Divine Intervention in United States
Chai Flicks
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Where is Divine Intervention streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Chai Flicks, Kanopy | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner |
About Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention is a 2002 Arabic-language drama, romance and comedy film directed by Elia Suleiman. The cast is led by Elia Suleiman, Nayef Fahoum Daher, Manal Khader. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy.
Divine Intervention was produced by Ognon Pictures, ARTE France Cinéma, and Gimages Films and made in France and Morocco. It was released on October 2, 2002, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Elia Suleiman
- Writers
- Elia Suleiman
- Release date
- October 2, 2002
- Original language
- Arabic
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Morocco
- Production
- Ognon Pictures, ARTE France Cinéma, Gimages Films
Divine Intervention cast & crew
Divine Intervention was directed by Elia Suleiman and written by Elia Suleiman.
The cast features Elia Suleiman as E.S., Nayef Fahoum Daher as Father, Manal Khader as The Woman, George Ibrahim as Santa Claus, Jamel Daher as Jamal, and Amer Daher as Auni.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Marc-André Batigne and it was produced by Humbert Balsan.
Is Divine Intervention worth watching?
Divine Intervention holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 57 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and comedy, Divine Intervention is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Divine Intervention
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Cast of Divine Intervention
Elia Suleiman
E.S.
Nayef Fahoum Daher
Father
Manal Khader
The Woman
George Ibrahim
Santa Claus
Jamel Daher
Jamal
Amer Daher
Auni
Lutuf Nouasser
Neighbor with American van
Riad Masarweh
Abu Basil
Bassem Loulou
Abu Amer
Salwa Nakkara
Adla
Naaman Jarjoura
Uncle
Rana Nashashibi
Um Elias
Divine Intervention — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Divine Intervention in United States?
Divine Intervention is streaming on Chai Flicks, Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Divine Intervention on Chai Flicks?
Yes — Divine Intervention is currently available on Chai Flicks in United States.
▸What language is Divine Intervention in?
Divine Intervention is originally in Arabic, with audio tracks including Arabic, English, Hebrew. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Divine Intervention?
Divine Intervention runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Divine Intervention rated?
Divine Intervention is rated NR. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 57 ratings.
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