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Nazareth 2000 (2001)
Director: Hany Abu-Assad
Runtime55 min
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Returning to his native city just months before the new millennium, filmmaker Hany Abu-Assad captures the daily, idiosyncratic beats of Nazareth - a city both Christians and Muslims consider one of the most sacred in the world. Set against the background of the riots surrounding a square that both the municipality and the Muslim community lay claim to, Abu-Assad allows his story to unfold through the eyes of two cynical, funny and wise gas station attendants who have been working at the service station for decades. Their comments on the political and social conditions of their city paint both a tragic and subtle image of its inhabitants.
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Nazareth 2000, a 2001 documentary film directed by Hany Abu-Assad, has received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of the daily life and political tensions in the city of Nazareth. The film offers a unique perspective through the eyes of two cynical but wise gas station attendants, providing a tragic yet subtle image of the city's inhabitants. While specific awards recognition is not mentioned, the film's strong ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes indicate positive audience reception.
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Nazareth 2000, directed by Hany Abu-Assad in 2001, offers a captivating and poignant glimpse into the daily lives of the residents of this historically significant city, revealing both the subtle tragedies and the wry humor that shape their perspectives on the world around them.