DRAMA, RELIGION

After an angry young man of Egyptian origin causes an explosion in front of a French synagogue, two unlikely friends - a Jew and an Egyptian - must deal with the impacts of the tragedy on their family, at the same time trying to regain and understand old ties and conflicts.

GOOD

THIRD PERSON

Authors Writing Style: GOOD

Characterization: GOOD

Commerciality: GOOD

Franchise Potential: FAIR

Pace: FAIR

Premise: EXCELLENT

Structure: FAIR

Theme: EXCELLENT

Yes, it does.

The main theme, which is not only timely but also developed in an intriguing manner.

It didn't exactly make me want to stop reading, but the inclusion of too many characters and timelines turns accompanying the narrative into an exaggeratedly complex task.

THE STORY RELIES A LITTLE BIT ON SPECIAL EFFECTS

The main hook is the friendship between two people whose origins are quite conflicted with each other, as well as the difficulties to resolve differences established by our ancestors, whether for religious or ideological issues.

I don't know if it is possible to talk about fanbase in this case, but certainly the controversial and thought-provoking themes included in this work should have an impact and leave a mark on those who watch the adaptation.

Yes, it seems to be exactly the type of film that attracts Awards' attention. Whether because of the ideological and political context or because of the family drama that it establishes.

MEDIUM BUDGET

IN THE FADE - AN EXPLOSION CAUSED BY NEO-NAZIS KILLS A WOMAN'S FAMILY, LEAVING HER LIFE DEVASTATED. THE ANGEL - AN UNDERCOVER ISRAELI AGENT, THE SON-IN-LAW OF EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT NASSER BECOMES A SPECIAL ADVISOR, SECRETLY SPYING FOR ISRAEL AT THE SAME TIME.

The most original part of this narrative is the fact that it explores a real conflict through the microcosm of small characters, whose life is shrouded in hatred and prejudice inevitably generated by wars of the past. This is what makes the reading interesting and, in that sense, it can already be considered quite original, although it could escape some clichés and common places here and there.

They are all human beings, with defects and virtues, but frequently trying to make things right. Even major mistakes, such as the attack that starts the narrative, are understandable from the point of view of the character, although never justifiable.

It's still not a rare gem, but the premise and the characters have the potential to achieve that status. What is presently missing is to better organize the structure of the various narrative lines and characters’ journeys and to dose down the melodrama a little bit.

Film - Studio, Film - Streaming

CONSIDER

I believe that it is important to consider the book for an adaptation in the first place because the main themes treated here are extremely relevant, thought-provoking, and complex. They should attract an audience interested in religious and geopolitical issues, as well as give watchers a broader view of a conflict whose details may be little known to the population in general. In addition, the main conflict is complex and intriguing, with no absolute heroes or villains, but people trapped in a never-ending narrative of hatred and resentment that spans generations. The characters are also presented in a very interesting and profound way, with their motivations well explored by the narrative. This is largely due to the author's great writing style, which captures the reader's attention in several passages. On the other hand, some changes will be necessary for an adaptation to be successful. The main one is to better revise and edit the structure of the narrative. The general impression is that there are too many characters, points of view, and events, which can confuse and disperse the reader's attention. When adapting the material for the screen, it is important to take into account that the narrative needs to be fluid and that the audience must empathize with the characters, which is difficult when you divide the attention too much. It would also be interesting to reduce the melodramatic burden of the story, especially in the final part, which is filled with deaths, some of which apparently unnecessary. The involvement with those events is already at the highest level, so there is no need to stress the emotional part so much, as it may end up sounding exaggerated. Apart from these aspects, which are indeed crucial, the narrative never ceases to be interesting and could make an excellent film in the case of an adaptation.