based on a true story and shot with the realism of a documentary, the film is a psychological but also v physical depiction of what it’s like to have one’s home occupied by soldiers. the metaphor obviously extends to the occupation of palestine. brilliant acting by veteran palestinian actor mohammad bakri. anguishing, compelling but also humanizing. it was reviewed favorably by EI but severely critiqued in this article. i agree that the “humanizing competition” (during filming) b/w idf soldiers and palestinian civilians is v much in evidence and somewhat masks the brutality and complete illegitimacy of the occupation. 4 out of 5 for me.