Alon Freidman, Alon Friedman, Daniela Virtzer

Three young Israelis, two guys and a girl, share an apartment in Tel Aviv's hippest neighborhood: headstrong Lulu, who works in a bath products boutique; flamboyant Yali, who manages a trendy café; an...( read more  read more... )d brooding music store clerk Noam, who spends his weekends serving at checkpoints in the National Guard. When Noam meets and falls in love with a Palestinian man named Ashraf, he and his friends conspire to help Ashraf stay on in Tel Aviv illegally. They participate in a beach rally, celebrating a peaceful coexistence, and calling for an end to the occupation of Palestinian territories. But ultimately, their carefully constructed utopia is shattered by the political and social realities of the Middle East, and the constant outbursts of violence.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Eytan Fox

Release Date: September 7, 2007

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DVD Release Date: February 12, 2008

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  • September 18, 2008
    "Hubi, my love....Let's fly away. Maybe beyond the smoke and the fighting, there's a better place. Maybe there really is a paradise where we can just love each other. I don't know.

    I wonder if we ever really had a chance. If, even for a moment we had a chance.... Lulu
    ...( read more) and Yali will probably give the papers a photo of the two of us. Maybe the one from the rave where we look all high and happy.

    Maybe people will see how beautiful we look, and understand how stupid these wars are. No, they probably never will."

    Heartbreaking and absolutely beautiful.

    It gives all the shallow, self-centered gay movies a kick in the balls by dealing with a touchy, universal subject without losing its essence or alienating straight audiences.

    Gorgeous!

    *Review coming soon*

    (By far, one of the greatest soundtracks I've ever listen)
  • September 16, 2009
    Hauntingly beautiful film of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict seen through the eyes of an Israeli soldier and his Palestinian boyfriend. All this killing in the name of god. Makes no sense to me.
  • June 9, 2009
    This is an absolutely incredible film about a gay couple in modern Israel. Don't be turned off by the szenario, I am not gay myself and this movie still managed to "blow me away" ;)
    The movie does hit many aspects of the Israel-Palestinian conflict and does show it in a more or ...( read more)less neutral way. It is emotional, funny, sad, very very well played and complex enough to not only stay memorable but also will make you to want to watch it again and again. I absolutely love it. This is a must watch!
  • January 18, 2009
    Es muy bonita, pero triste
  • January 10, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested.
  • December 13, 2008
    I was fooled by the review. I kinda thought that this would be a light hearted film. Wow! This is one of the most powerfully moving films that I have seen in a very long time. Gay/Straight, I think all who care of the world outside of our ignorant US would appreciate this. Gay Is...( read more)raeli roommates meet with Gay Palestinian man, such different worlds. Can they live together/love together with all the turmoil and hatred around them? MUST SEE!
  • September 23, 2008
    one of the best films of the last years...full of
    messages of peace,love and
    more and more...
  • September 14, 2008
    Powerful movie. I walked out of the theater in a daze. One of the best movies of 2007.
  • August 28, 2008
    oh, i'm pathetic, i know. to cry for such an obvious story. you can just tell from the beginning, what's going to happen next. but DAMN. fuck my stupid girly girl heart.

    and what's more: Ohad Knoller. i don't know why but he has that kind of face that makes me think "oh please, ...( read more)please, take my hand and say something cute to me, you'll make me happy" such fangirl things. and he's not my type AT ALL.
  • August 1, 2008
    Not interested in the least. I'd rather blow bubbles.

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  • Mijou
    June 9, 2009
    My compliments to the staff that did make this movie. Great complex storytelling, hitting the important points of the Israel-Palestinian conflict in a neutral way and still be able to put in so much humour, emotion and -well- love is extraordinary. Outstanding directing, very good music and soundtrack and absolutely superb actors.
    Thank you for making this masterpiece.

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