Divine Intervention

The events unfold in a contemporary period marked by ongoing conflict and occupation. The absence of dialogue and the episodic, sketch-like structure anchor the narrative in a present tense rather than a historical recount. The atmosphere reflects the fragility and tension of daily life during this era.

Nazareth and Ramallah are the urban backdrop for a life under military occupation. The film shifts between these two Palestinian cities, highlighting border controls that structure daily life. The settings blend religious sites, residential blocks, and checkpoints that define movement and interaction.

🕊️ Occupation

The film frames life under occupation as a constant, invisible presence that shapes every gesture and exchange. Border checks, seizures, and police presence color routine moments and social interactions. The lack of dialogue emphasizes how quiet endurance replaces overt protest, underscoring resilience amid constraint.

🎭 Surrealism

The piece uses dreamlike and symbolic imagery to critique political power. Balloons bearing political imagery, choreographed gunfire, and a figure rising from bullets fuse fantasy and oppression. These sequences blur the line between performance and reality, suggesting perception itself can be a form of resistance.

💔 Relationships

Personal connections cross borders and barriers that divide the characters. E.S. and his mother, the clandestine meetings with the Woman, and neighborly friction reveal tenderness and strain amid surveillance. The private sphere becomes a site for hope, fear, and mutual dependence.