Wednesday, March 14, 2007

West Bank Story




West Bank Story I saw this two nights ago, and died laughing. It's West Side Story---with music and dancing--except it's about two warring falafel stands--one Palestinian and one Israeli. :)


From the slogan at the Kosher King being "the chosen one" to being able to order the "death by chocolate suicide bomber" meal at the Humas Hut, this film shows that if we can laugh at ourselves, even between ancient rivals, there may be a slight chance for peace.


Shown in 112 film festivals, it has won 25 awards, including this year's Oscar for best short live-action film.


If it's coming to a festival near you, see it! I've heard it's available at the iTunes store. This is on my wish list! :)

6 comments:

Brandon said...

Looks awesome! I'm planning on watching it tonight - can't wait ;)

Anonymous said...

sweeT! you watchin it at a festival or did someone buy/rip it?--becky [i.e. too lazy to sign in]

Anonymous said...

Hey, I thought there was to be NO annonomi!

{Dad, whose afraid to log in! well, sortof...]

Becky Daniel said...

yeah, notice i'm still signing my name so people know who it is. :P

p.s. thanks for doin the same. :)

Brandon said...

Found it online - I don't know of any festivals around here playing it :( I'm going on a roadtrip next week with some good friends who went to Israel/Palestine and should find it quite amusing!

kris said...

i want to see it too! i tried to rip it but couldn't get a good copy. where did u get yours brandon?