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A drama centered on the love affair between two men on opposite sides of the Mid-East conflict: Palestinian student Nimer and Roy, an Israeli lawyer.A drama centered on the love affair between two men on opposite sides of the Mid-East conflict: Palestinian student Nimer and Roy, an Israeli lawyer.A drama centered on the love affair between two men on opposite sides of the Mid-East conflict: Palestinian student Nimer and Roy, an Israeli lawyer.
- Awards
- 19 wins & 22 nominations total
Jameel Khoury
- Nabil Mashrawi
- (as Jameel Khouri)
Loai Nofi
- Mustafa N'amna
- (as Loai Noufi)
Khawlah Hag-Debsy
- Hiam Mashrawi
- (as Khawlah Haj)
Moris Cohen
- Shabak
- (as Morris Cohen)
Chelli Goldenberg
- Rina Schaffer
- (as Cheli Goldenberg)
Rami Kashy
- Soldier
- (as Rami Kashi)
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- Writers
- All cast & crew
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I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this movie. Every performance was totally convincing, from the very natural and relaxed love scenes to the emotional and dramatic scenes demanded by the plot. There was no editorial prejudice regarding the gay relationship or the political situation; it was a love story, a family drama and a political thriller all in one - and every aspect was handled with intelligence and sensitivity.
I liked the use of darkness to illustrate the clandestine relationship and some of the more devious aspects of the plot, and I found it fascinating to see the difference between the families and homes of the two lovers.
I found this movie by turns moving and exciting, and it was wonderful to see some truly great acting from a cast of relative unknowns. My film of the year so far.
I liked the use of darkness to illustrate the clandestine relationship and some of the more devious aspects of the plot, and I found it fascinating to see the difference between the families and homes of the two lovers.
I found this movie by turns moving and exciting, and it was wonderful to see some truly great acting from a cast of relative unknowns. My film of the year so far.
Beautifully Crafted. My favorite Gay Romantic film of all time. The romance on the backdrop of Palestine-Israeli Conflict, the thrill, the small moments of intimacy, the suspense and the fear to be outed. The film had everything. Highly Recommended! This is gonna stay close to your heart.
The only con I felt is to know what Happened to Roy and did they met at France :) I hope they had😊
First of All the line story is clear and easy to find out how, the romance, yep dont ever ask why this is good because its a romance movie. the music is good with a little thriller sound here and made me loud noisely to when the nimr in the runaway.
the character is really smooth just like they really have their story for real, this is I call the romantic movie I ever seen beside the truth is this movie were gay movie. i really dont care but I feel love here, I cried when there were fight for their love and I really thinks and grateful that I was born here in my country with freedom.
the character is really smooth just like they really have their story for real, this is I call the romantic movie I ever seen beside the truth is this movie were gay movie. i really dont care but I feel love here, I cried when there were fight for their love and I really thinks and grateful that I was born here in my country with freedom.
The film looks at the issue of homosexuality in a very humanistic way. It should be appreciated. "Out in Dark" also targets this very important matter that ordinary and innocent people are the main victims of political conflicts between the government. And also various governmental or militia agents who try to prevent two persons for loving each other instead of solving the main problems of the country.
Hopefully this film will have some effect in the Arab world which is quite harsh with homosexuals. It's quite sad that the mother of the younger gay in the film even does not want to talk to his son over the phone just because he is gay.
In General I think the film is a "must see".
Hopefully this film will have some effect in the Arab world which is quite harsh with homosexuals. It's quite sad that the mother of the younger gay in the film even does not want to talk to his son over the phone just because he is gay.
In General I think the film is a "must see".
After watching dozens of gay themed films, I can easily spot a daisy among the grasses. And I genuinely believe it belongs to the latter, with "us against the world" love story. I WAS WRONG. This movie has wring my senses so much about LIVES of homosexuals in country with ruthless views of gay people. I am thankful that this movie was told to the world, captured beautifully, and created heavily in romantic drama. I would never look at gay movies again similarly after watching this. As for the title? I have zero idea what it meant until the last shot of the film. "OUT IN THE DARK". Brilliant title, amazing actors, riveting choice of hand-held camera angle.
Having an undergraduate thesis on gay people, I know gay rights are non-existence in Middle East, and other Arab/Muslim countries, but I have never walked, and looked, and be part of ones' life that this film has made me. It is painful and heart-wrenching, and sickening that these things are REALLY happening as we speak.
This movie is a must watch.
Having an undergraduate thesis on gay people, I know gay rights are non-existence in Middle East, and other Arab/Muslim countries, but I have never walked, and looked, and be part of ones' life that this film has made me. It is painful and heart-wrenching, and sickening that these things are REALLY happening as we speak.
This movie is a must watch.
Did you know
- TriviaFirst film role for Nicholas Jacob, who portrays Nimer (Nimr on the subtitles) Mashrawi.
- GoofsThe credits spell Roy's last name as "Schaffer" but the business card he passes Nimer says "Sheffer."
- Quotes
Nimer Mashrawi: I didn't plan to fall in love with you. All I know is that I want to be with you.
- Crazy credits"London and Kirshenbaum" clip courtesy of Channel 10 News flash courtesy of Channel 2 News
- ConnectionsFeatured in Les mains déliées: À la recherche du cinéma gay israélien (2014)
- SoundtracksMarifnaash
Written by Natacha Atlas (as Atlas Natacha Joanna), Reynolds John Charles, Adams Justin Alexander
Performed by Mouna Hawa (as Mouna Hawa), Uri Brauner Kinrot (as Uri Brauner Kinrot.)
Publisher: Warner Chappel Music / c/o Media Men Group Ltd.
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- Countries of origin
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- Also known as
- Out in the Dark
- Filming locations
- Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine(Arabic-Palestinian scenes)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $26,966
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,067
- Sep 29, 2013
- Gross worldwide
- $66,017
- Runtime1 hour 36 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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