Two Meters of This Land (2012) User Reviews

A brilliant portrait of daily life in Palestine today

[jhalaban · 9/10 · 2 July 2013]

It may be a stereotype, but one hears the word Palestinian, immediately think wars, suffering, killings and other nasty things. However, this film contributes very good way to break these prejudices. The director's ability to convey a friendly atmosphere, a harmonious coexistence between members of this people, is remarkable. He sees the characters fulfilling their roles without twitching or fighting. Natche manages to convey a complex yet lovable of a people most of the time in the news for his troubles. Much of the secret is in dialogs care, which have as one of its main attractions, surprise and interest that shows each partner, for what it says other, their eagerness to learn the life experiences of others. The prominent role of women, evidenced from the first sequence, not with lofty speeches, but their presence in various job roles. From the TV host, who seeks photos for your program, to the journalism student who tries to capture evidence of the event, through the dancers, many women who take active roles. The exterior shots filmed in is another strong point of the film. A ubiquitous wind, caressing the faces, hair and clothing of girls and boys waiting patients for trials of dance and the beginning of the festival, is portrayed in delinquent fixed medium shots, and makes this simple experience an event filled with joy. The history of this suffering people is not absent in the film, but Natche shows his talent to portray the scenes allusive, with originality. From the very beginning of the film, the theme of war is present, when a succession of black and white photos of Palestinians in uniform, men and women, is bringing forth the past. Then, the testimony of the woman, who relates with resignation but not melodramatic gestures, nightmares why you had to spend from earliest childhood. Also when some young people remember the difficulty imposed by the Israelis to move, making Ramallah and other Palestinian cities, true ghettos.