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Out in the Dark

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A Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer have an intense love affair.
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Rex Reed Observer 10/02/2013
3/4
It's one of the most powerful films about the Arab-Israeli conflict that has ever been attempted on the screen. Go to Full Review
David Lewis San Francisco Chronicle 09/27/2013
3/4
"Out in the Dark" isn't a political film by any stretch, but the intrigue and prejudices of the Arab-Israeli conflict certainly fuel the romance and thrills of this entertaining, taut movie. Go to Full Review
Stephen Holden New York Times 09/26/2013
3.5/5
Even though the plot defies credibility at several points, "Out in the Dark" is gripping, and Nimr's tearful exile from his family breaks your heart. Go to Full Review
Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com 09/19/2020
3.5/4.0
It's an important film with universal themes that carry with them an unforgettable emotional resonance. Go to Full Review
Alexander Ryll Gay Essential 09/15/2019
A Palestinian psychology student meets an Israeli lawyer and the two quickly fall in love with each other. While that alone could generate enough drama for fuel any gay film, Out in the Dark drops this love story into a sociopolitical firestorm. Go to Full Review
Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 08/29/2019
An unflinching document about the violence and hardships LGBT people face in this hostile territory. Go to Full Review
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Garry A @heavyg Mar 14 The love story between two men in neighboring countries strife with political unrest was beautiful. You know it the divide will disrupt their relationship but root for them anyway. See more 06/29/2021 This was one of the best gay-themed (or any themed) movies that I've seen in a while. The acting was first-rate by all involved - particularly by the two leads. And the reactions by both families involved seemed very realistic to me. Add the thriller aspect of the Israeli - Palestinian conflict and you have an excellent movie. Highly recommended for everyone - gay or straight. 8/10 See more 04/12/2021 A masterpiece in every sense of the word. See more 03/01/2021 Truly excellent film, great acting from all. The two main guys are really great and believable, the story is moving and is always interesting and theres a great ending. One of the more thought provoking gay films I have watched. See more 12/30/2020 Wonderful movie. Which deals with the Israeli-Arab conflict from the point of view of two gay boys. Beyond gay history, analyze important aspects of our life See more 08/20/2020 Out in the Dark is one of those films that everything is good at the beginning, but it turns to a dark sad ending. The performance by our leads were inspiring and very well done, these handsome guys did a great job. The story is sad because these lovers world turn from light to dark, still a memorable story, though. Time in the middle east was and is dangerous for the Lgbt community, especially in places like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Palestine, etc. Overall i was sad and angry on what was going on near the end, but the director showed us what happens to us in the Middle east, and how much appreciation i have living in North America! See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer have an intense love affair.
Director
Michael Mayer
Producer
Michael Mayer, Lihu Roter
Screenwriter
Michael Mayer, Yael Shafrir
Production Co
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, Channel 10, Israel Film Fund, M7200 Productions, Israel Film Council , Periscope Productions, M-Appeal
Genre
Drama, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Hebrew
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2015
Runtime
1h 36m
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