Some will see this film as one-sided view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. I think that's the wrong way to view it.
This is the story of a relationship between two men who would normally be mortal enemies, like so many of their peers in their respective societies. Both men are intent on stopping needless killing. They chose very different paths to that end.
The insight this film provides is in describing the incredibly difficult tensions both men must deal with to carry out their missions. Mosab has to betray Hamas to redeem his sense of humanity, Gonen has to betray his own sense of humanity to get Mosab to perform, and eventually has to betray Shin Bet to save Mosab and redeem himself.
The most palpable feeling I had while watching this film was how isolated and alone Mosab must have felt, and probably still feels. He chose a very lonely path in life. A path I think very few human beings could handle, in terms of pressure and emotional pain. He's a truly unique person.
This is the story of a relationship between two men who would normally be mortal enemies, like so many of their peers in their respective societies. Both men are intent on stopping needless killing. They chose very different paths to that end.
The insight this film provides is in describing the incredibly difficult tensions both men must deal with to carry out their missions. Mosab has to betray Hamas to redeem his sense of humanity, Gonen has to betray his own sense of humanity to get Mosab to perform, and eventually has to betray Shin Bet to save Mosab and redeem himself.
The most palpable feeling I had while watching this film was how isolated and alone Mosab must have felt, and probably still feels. He chose a very lonely path in life. A path I think very few human beings could handle, in terms of pressure and emotional pain. He's a truly unique person.