Inspired by his parents’ diaries and letters, Elia Suleiman has created a witty and visually stunning family chronicle. The Time That Remains explores the daily life of Palestine’s ‘Israeli-Arabs’, presenting the political through a very personal lens.
Screening for at least 2 weeks
Reviews
“Back in 2002 Elia Suleiman’s Divine Intervention whetted appetites for his follow-up. It took seven years, but The Time That Remains, screening in competition, was worth the wait.” Sukhdev Sandhu, The Daily Telegraph
“Poignant and subversively funny…a deadpan delight” Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
“Mordant humour in the face of political disaster…its exquisite balance of visual rigor and heartfelt emotion gives it remarkable, if always quiet, beauty and power.” A.O. Scott, The New York Times
“One of the most inventive films at Cannes” Amy Taubin, Sight and Sound
“There is much to enjoy in The Time That Remains: not merely its breathtaking technique, but the touching moments of gentleness and compassion. […] There is charm and wit in abundance here.” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Awards
Cannes Film Festival ’09 nomination
– Golden Palm (Elia Suleiman)
