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Divine Intervention

2002·Movie
1h 32min·NR
72
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Immersive world, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Violence4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

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About

Santa Claus tries to outrun a gang of knife-wielding youth. It's one of several vignettes of Palestinian life in Israel - in a neighborhood in Nazareth and at Al-Ram checkpoint in East Jerusalem. Most of the stories are droll, some absurd, one is mythic and fanciful; few words are spoken. A man who goes through his mail methodically each morning has a heart attack. His son visits him in the hospital. The son regularly meets a woman at Al-Ram; they sit in a car, hands caressing. Once, she defies Israeli guards at the checkpoint; later, ninja-like, she takes on soldiers at a target range. A red balloon floats free overhead. Neighbors toss garbage over walls. Life goes on until it doesn't.
Surreal Political SatireAbsurdist VignettesPalestinian Daily LifeDry Dark HumorMinimalist StorytellingBittersweet MelancholyMagical Realism ElementsAnti-War CommentaryVisually PoeticUnderstated Drama

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Where can I stream Divine Intervention legally?

Divine Intervention is included with a subscription to Chai Flicks in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Divine Intervention worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Divine Intervention rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Divine Intervention?

1 h 32 min

Divine Intervention runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Divine Intervention?

Critics78
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Divine Intervention higher (78) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Divine Intervention in?

ArabicEnglishHebrew

It was made in Arabic, with some English, Hebrew. Produced in France, Morocco, Germany, Netherlands, Palestinian Territories.

In how many countries can I watch Divine Intervention?

31AEARBEBGCHCRDKEGESFIFRGRIDIE+17

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Divine Intervention in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.