Elia Suleiman
- Actor
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Film actor
- Producer
Also known as: ايليا سليمان · 엘리아 술레이만 · إيليا سليمان · אליה סולימאן
Elia Suleiman (Arabic: إيليا سليمان, IPA: [ˈʔiːlja sʊleːˈmaːn]; born 28 July 1960; Nazareth) is a Palestinian film director and actor. He is best known for the 2002 film Divine Intervention (Arabic: يد إلهية), a modern tragicomedy on living under occupation in Palestine which won the Jury Prize at the 2002 Cannes Film Festival. Suleiman's cinematic style is often compared to that of Jacques Tati and Buster Keaton, for its poetic interplay between "burlesque and sobriety". He is married to Lebanese singer and actress Yasmine Hamdan.
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Before Acting
- •Studied at Birzeit University.
Known For
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2Full Filmography
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The Time That Remains
2009 · actor · director · writer · producer · ⭐ 7.2
Divine Intervention
2002 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 6.6
The Arab Dream
1998 · actor · director · writer · cinematographer
War and Peace in Vesoul
1997 · actor · director · ⭐ 10.0
Chronicle of a Disappearance
1996 · actor · director · writer · producer · ⭐ 6.6
The Gulf War... What Next?
1993 · actor · director · writer · ⭐ 9.0
Introduction to the End of an Argument
1990 · director · editor · ⭐ 7.8
FAQ
How old is Elia Suleiman?
Elia Suleiman is 66 years old.
When was Elia Suleiman born?
Elia Suleiman was born on July 28, 1960.
What is Elia Suleiman's nationality?
Elia Suleiman is Israel.
How many works has Elia Suleiman appeared in?
Elia Suleiman has 7 credited works in our database.
What is Elia Suleiman known for?
Elia Suleiman is known for The Time That Remains, Chronicle of a Disappearance, Divine Intervention, The Arab Dream.
Where was Elia Suleiman born?
Elia Suleiman was born in Nazareth, Israel.