It Must Be Heaven

WINNER of the 2019 CANNES FILM FESTIVAL Jury Special Mention and Fipresci Critics' Awards.

Elia Suleiman (as himself) escapes from Palestine seeking an alternative homeland, only to find that Palestine is trailing behind him. The promise of a new life turns into a comedy of errors: however far he travels, from Paris to New York, something always reminds him of home. From award-winning director Elia Suleiman, a comic saga exploring identity, nationality and belonging, in which ES asks the fundamental question: where is the place we can truly call home?

Critic Reviews:

• " A memorably surreal shot of tanks rolling down a deserted Parisian street encapsulates the film's rare blend of delightful absurdism and heartbreak. " – Calum Baker

• " An outsider's view of Paris and New York provides entertaining sights in the latest film by the Palestinian director Elia Suleiman… " – Edward Porter

• " Suleiman is a master of slow-burning, cumulative humour; this is the kind of comedy that creeps up on you. " – Wendy Ide