“Elia Suleiman turns expectation on its head. Divine Intervention is an absurdist comedy that fits no category and avoids every stereotype. It is practically a silent movie, relying on sound effects, rather than dialogue.”—Angus Wolfe Murray
Join us for a screening of Divine Intervention, the 2002 Jury Prize winner at the Cannes Film Festival.
FILM SYNOPSIS: Divine Intervention is an anecdotal series of comedically surreal and at times absurd stories from life under occupation in Palestine—some of which paint a portrait of director Elia Suleiman’s actual life. Suleiman, who stars in the film, and his character spends a lot of time at a checkpoint between Nazareth and Ramallah, where his girlfriend (played by Manal Khader) lives. The film is unique in its use of silence and lack of dialogue, as well as its silent film era acting techniques.
Divine Intervention, written and directed by Elia Suleiman, Arabic and Hebrew with English subtitles; color, 92 minutes.
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Venue accessibility
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Simultaneous translation
Simultaneous translation (Arabic/English) is provided for all programs.
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Wheelchair accessibility
The Projection Theatre is fully wheelchair accessible and features multiple wheelchair spaces with unobstructed views of the stage and screen.
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Sign Language interpretation
Sign Language interpretation (ASL and ArSL) may be requested for talks, discussions, lectures and tours. Please contact the museum well in advance of the program to discuss this service. You are welcome to bring an interpreter with you—please let us know ahead of time and we will ensure that appropriate seating is reserved. A program ticket does not need to be purchased for an interpreter providing prior notification of their attendance at a specific program is provided to the museum.
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Wifi
Free wifi access is available in the building. On your mobile device, with wifi switched on, select Guest-NUQ-Majlis from the available services and accept the terms of service to connect.
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