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Sharqiya

2012 1h 25m Drama List
Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Because no one respects him, Camel Najer decides to stage a bomb attack, which he will stop at the last minute to make himself a hero.

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Ben Sachs Chicago Reader The movie is somewhat monotonous, but its comic insights resonate in hindsight May 16, 2013 Full Review Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy A good movie with a very good ending and very good lead performance; a very generic good movie, though. Rated: 7/10 Oct 17, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Sharqiya tells the story of a bedouin village in the Israeli Negev that is served by the government with an evacuation order. The protaginist, Kamal, works as a guard in the nearby central bus station and tries to save his village by playing all the angles. The movie plods a long, much like the lives of its characters. But there is a strength to that life that shines through, even in the face of hardship. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member I found myself caught up in the story without realizing. It takes mastery to write something so simple and yet so engaging. The plot had a cyclical feel to it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Because no one respects him, Camel Najer decides to stage a bomb attack, which he will stop at the last minute to make himself a hero.
Director
Ami Livne
Producer
Henning Kamm, Elie Meirovitz, Eyal Shiray, Itai Tamir, Fabian Gasmia
Screenwriter
Guy Ofran
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 25m