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- 2007
- Koch Lorber Films
- 1 h 18 m
- 2007
- Koch Lorber Films
- 1 h 18 m
Summary A documentary about illegal border crossings – from Palestine into Israel.
- 2007
- Koch Lorber Films
- 1 h 18 m
- 2007
- Koch Lorber Films
- 1 h 18 m
9 Star Hotel
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Summary A documentary about illegal border crossings – from Palestine into Israel.
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
72
75% Positive
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25% Mixed
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
72
75% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
25% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
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In the end, Haar's powerful and terribly sad film speaks volumes, not just about life in contemporary Israel, but in the U.S. as well.
Like all good political documentaries, 9 Star Hotel is more anthropology than agitprop, a portrait of life among the young, poorly educated men who are caught between Israeli exploitation and Palestinian Authority corruption.
In dangerous and downright cruddy conditions, the personable Palestinians share stories, lodgings and camaraderie with the young Israeli filmmaker, whose handheld camera follows them everywhere.
By ignoring Israeli voices and focusing only on the immigrants, Mr. Haar has produced a documentary filled with immediacy but free of analysis, a fascinating but ultimately unenlightening record of their plight.
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Awards
Fribourg International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Shanghai International TV Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Jerusalem Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination