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Out in the Dark

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
9.7K
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Michael Aloni and Nicholas Jacob in Out in the Dark (2012)
A drama centered on the love affair between two men on opposite sites of the Mid-East conflict: Palestinian student Nimr and Roy, an Israeli lawyer.
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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.

  • Director
    • Michael Mayer
  • Writers
    • Yael Shafrir
    • Michael Mayer
  • Stars
    • Nicholas Jacob
    • Michael Aloni
    • Jameel Khoury
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    9.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Mayer
    • Writers
      • Yael Shafrir
      • Michael Mayer
    • Stars
      • Nicholas Jacob
      • Michael Aloni
      • Jameel Khoury
    • 49User reviews
    • 53Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 19 wins & 22 nominations total

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    Nicholas Jacob
    Nicholas Jacob
    • Nimer Mashrawi
    Michael Aloni
    Michael Aloni
    • Roy Schaffer
    Jameel Khoury
    Jameel Khoury
    • Nabil Mashrawi
    • (as Jameel Khouri)
    Alon Pdut
    Alon Pdut
    • Gil
    Loai Nofi
    Loai Nofi
    • Mustafa N'amna
    • (as Loai Noufi)
    Khawlah Hag-Debsy
    Khawlah Hag-Debsy
    • Hiam Mashrawi
    • (as Khawlah Haj)
    Maysa Daw
    • Abir Mashrawi
    Shimon Mimran
    Shimon Mimran
    • Daniel
    Moris Cohen
    Moris Cohen
    • Shabak
    • (as Morris Cohen)
    Tal Elimelech
    • Shabak
    Majd Bitar
    • Bashar
    Alon Oleartchik
    Alon Oleartchik
    • Eitan Schaffer
    Yossi Algim
    • Body Guard
    Chelli Goldenberg
    Chelli Goldenberg
    • Rina Schaffer
    • (as Cheli Goldenberg)
    Huda Al Imam
    • Psychologist
    Tony Haddad
    • Social Worker
    Michael Teplitzky
    • Roman
    Rami Kashy
    • Soldier
    • (as Rami Kashi)
    • Director
      • Michael Mayer
    • Writers
      • Yael Shafrir
      • Michael Mayer
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews49

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    10rijik-83713

    A Masterpiece in every sense of the Word!

    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😊
    Gordon-11

    The love to die for

    "Out in the Dark" tells the extraordinary love story of a Palestinian student and an Israeli lawyer. They fight against all odds , crossing all boundaries and societal rules just for love. Words cannot describe how dramatic and emotional the film really is.

    The film starts off light hearted, with the two guys meeting and hitting it off. They enjoy a good time until the painful reality starts to strike. How are they going to maintain a relationship that is separated by societal, cultural and geographical barriers? The development of the story is very well done. I feel for all the characters. I feel their pain and their sorrows. It is unusual for a gay film to touch on tough topics such as prosecution, espionage and the constant threat of death, and "Out in the Dark" does it in outstanding style. The second half of the film maintains constant thrill and urgency. I could hardly catch my breath most of the time.

    The prosecution, blackmailing and surveillance portrayed in "Out in the Dark" would be unbelievably contrived in other films, but it is so believable in this context. It is because of these very harsh conditions that make Nimr and Roy's love even more precious. It is the type of love to die for. I was in synchrony and resonance with the Nimr and Roy. I was so touched by their love and dedication for each other. Just by typing these, my eyes well up again.

    "Out in the Dark" is an outstanding film. I think it is a must watch, and I will check out more Israeli films when I have the chance.
    8adesunandar

    The Touching Love story

    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.
    9mistergrey-774-686972

    Superb

    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.
    8wjmlorenzo

    Painful.

    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.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      First film role for Nicholas Jacob, who portrays Nimer (Nimr on the subtitles) Mashrawi.
    • Goofs
      The 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
    • Connections
      Featured in Hands Untied: Looking for Gay Israeli Cinema (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Marifnaash
      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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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Israel
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • Hebrew
      • Arabic
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 愛,悄悄越界
    • Filming locations
      • Ramallah, West Bank, Palestine(Arabic-Palestinian scenes)
    • Production companies
      • M7200 Productions
      • Channel 10
      • Israel Film Fund
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,966
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $14,067
      • Sep 29, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $66,017
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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