The first Palestinian director nominated for an Academy Award, Abu-Assad's career stands solely on Paradise Now, an affecting tale of two Palestinian men sent on a suicide mission to Israel. The film's anger and unapologetic sympathy for its killers is an overdue insight into the thoughts of islamic extremism. Whether Mr. Abu-Assad can follow this very personal picture up with something less political remains to be seen. The director's talent was not always obvious. The film is a better showcase for the actor Kais Nashef.
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