The son of a founding leader in the Palestinian organization, Hamas, becomes a spy for the Israelis.
An amazing story, though tricky if you don’t have a working knowledge of Middle East politics.
The fact that both men refer to their activities repeatedly as ‘games’ adds to the sense of a film too wedded to drama, and not enough to a real exploration of the issues it raises.
One of the most incredible chapters in the war between Israel and Palestine deserves a better movie.
Gripping stuff.
The result is a film that is fascinating but also very frustrating. The beautiful friendship between Gonen and Mosab is anything but innocent or straightforward.
Though no film really has a hope of untangling the complexities of the conflict, this succeeds in putting a human face on them.
Nadav Schirman’s gripping and intimate documentary.
Be warned though: in 95 minutes not all your questions get answers.
General release. Check local listings for show times.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh from Saturday January 24, 2015, until Sunday January 25, 2015. More info: www.filmhousecinema.com
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