The Attack (2012 film)

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The Attack
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Directed by Ziad Doueiri
Written byJoelle Touma
Ziad Doueiri
Based onThe Attack
2005 novel
by Yasmina Khadra
Produced by Rachid Bouchareb
Jean Bréhat
Starring Ali Suliman
Reymond Amsalem
CinematographyTommaso Fiorilli
Edited by Ziad Doueiri
Dominique Marcombe
Music byEric Neveux
Release date
  • 1 September 2012 (2012-09-01)(TFF)
Running time
102 minutes
CountriesFrance
Belgium
Qatar
Egypt
LanguagesArabic
Hebrew

The Attack is a 2012 French/Belgian/Qatari/Egyptian drama film directed by Ziad Doueiri, who is also one of the script writers. [1]

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Plot summary

"The Attack" is a 2012 drama film directed by Ziad Doueiri and based on the novel of the same name by Yasmina Khadra. The story is set in Tel Aviv and follows an Arab-Israeli surgeon, Dr. Amin Jaafari, who is fully assimilated into Israeli society. He has a successful career and is happily married to Siham. However, his life is turned upside down when Siham is killed in a suicide bombing, and to his shock, she is suspected of being the bomber.

Refusing to believe the accusations against his wife, Amin embarks on a personal quest to uncover the truth, which takes him to the Palestinian territories. As he delves deeper into Siham's secret life, Amin confronts disturbing revelations about her motivations, their relationship, and the complex socio-political landscape in which they lived.

The film explores themes of identity, love, betrayal, and the cultural and political tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. It provides a nuanced perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by humanizing individuals on both sides and delving into the personal, emotional repercussions of political violence.

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Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 87% of 61 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.5/10.The website's consensus reads: "Tense and suspenseful while remaining smart and understated, The Attack honors its complex subject with an intelligent script and captivating performances." [2] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 74 out of 100, based on 24 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [3]

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References

  1. Tartaglione, Nancy (11 September 2017). "'The Insult' Director Ziad Doueiri Detained In Lebanon After Venice Win". Deadline. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
  2. "The Attack". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved 18 December 2022. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. "The Attack". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved 18 December 2022.