Made up of a series of ambiguous scenes, characterized by choreographed synchronicity that is almost too comic to ignore, Palestinian filmmaker Elia Suleiman’s latest film It Must be Heaven presents audiences with a refreshing commentary on the Palestinian situation. Screened as part of Zawya’s Cairo Cinema Days program, which takes place throughout March and showcases feature films produced across the MENA region, It Must be Heaven is but one of the many films to be screened. The selection of films offer a different perspective on the social, political and cultural realities of the Middle East and North Africa – one that is sourced from people who call this side of the world home, rather than being filtered by Western ideals and ideas. In his latest feature film, Suleiman – who plays himself – reflects on what the situation is like in Palestine by drawing parallels with other parts of the world, more specifically well-known western cities to which he travels to in the film. He attempts to draw parallels in the sense of the almost laughable stance of authorities in various parts of the world, as well as the way…
It Must be Heaven: Cairo Cinema Days Brings Political Satire to the Silver Screen
March 13, 2020
