The Time That Remains

Palestinian writer and director Elia Suleiman manages to make a strong statement through his humorous and ironic treatment of his family's history from 1948 to present in the city of Nazareth under the Israeli occupation. The film's visual style might turn off or distract some but the point is clear that after six decades of occupation, how much longer do the native people have to wait for peace? The film based on Suleiman's father and his own memories shows in five sections as they go through the changes of time where they endure the occupation hoping that will end. It's specially heartbreaking for the older generations who are dying without seeing an end to the never-ending conflict. Suleiman's gets the point across through the stylized visuals and humor that are at times outrageously entertaining. The performances of the talented cast suffers through the stylization but the film works which stands out compared to other films dealing with the same issues. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.