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Hany Abu-Assad, Director

By Darroch Greer

If I could go back I would not do that! says Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad about his decision to shoot his critically acclaimed film, Paradise Now, in Nablus, Palestine—and in 35mm. “With 35 you went immediately to a big crew. You went to a place with a war. Then you are immediately responsible for the lives of 70 men. And you are less mobile...