Gaza (film)

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Gaza
Film poster
Directed byGarry Keane
Andrew McConnell
Produced byBrendan J. Byrne Christian Beetz
Garry Keane
Andrew McConnell
Paul Cadieux
CinematographyAndrew McConnell
Edited byMick Mahon
Music byRay Fabi
Production
companies
Real Films, gebrueder beetz filmproduktion
Release date
  • January 2019 (2019-01) (Sundance)
Running time
92 minutes
CountriesIreland
Canada
LanguagePalestinian Arabic

Gaza (Arabic: غزة, romanizedGhazza) is a 2019 documentary film directed by Irish filmmakers Garry Keane and Andrew McConnell, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It portrays the everyday life of Gazan citizens.[1][2] It was selected as the Irish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3]

Reception[edit]

Gaza has received generally positive reviews from critics. As of October 2021, 96% of the 23 reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Uniquely revelatory and altogether enlightening, Gaza allows audiences to settle into the unique rhythms of ordinary life in a region roiled by conflict."[4]

The film was also rated four stars by Wendy Ide,[5] a reviewer from The Observer, and Peter Bradshaw.[6]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ RTE news, "Gaza uncovered - inside the acclaimed new Irish documentary", 22 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Gaza". Sundance Institute. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  3. ^ Quann, Jack (4 October 2019). "Ireland to submit 'Gaza' documentary for foreign language Oscar". Newstalk. Retrieved 4 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Gaza (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 October 2021.
  5. ^ Ide, Wendy (2019-08-10). "Gaza review – human stories in a city under siege". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  6. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2019-08-08). "Gaza review – heartfelt chronicle of life under political siege". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2019-11-04.

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