Question 1

What historical barrier does Omar repeatedly climb, and why was it built?

Accepted Answer

Omar repeatedly scales a 25-foot partition wall erected by Israeli authorities in 2002 to separate Israelis from Palestinians in the West Bank, ostensibly to prevent terrorist acts.

Question 2

Which Real Madrid soccer players are mentioned at the dinner table in the film?

Accepted Answer

Omar's sister mentions Real Madrid players Karim Benzema, Lassana Diarra, and Marcelo, all of whom played for the club in 2012.

Question 3

How quickly did director Hany Abu-Assad write the film's structure and screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Hany Abu-Assad claimed to have written the film's structure in one night, while the screenplay took four days to complete.

Question 4

Which major film festivals featured 'Omar' in 2013?

Accepted Answer

'Omar' was featured at the Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, BFI London Film Festival, AFI Fest, and Karlovy Vary International Film Festival in 2013.

Question 5

What makes 'Omar' significant in Palestinian cinema history?

Accepted Answer

'Omar' is billed as the first fully-financed film from the Palestinian cinema industry and was Palestine's official submission for the 2014 Oscars best foreign language film category.

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