Storyline
Junction 48 is the love story of two young Palestinian hip-hop artists who use their music to fight against both the external oppression of Israeli society and the internal repression of their own crime-ridden, conservative community. It depicts a new generation of young Arabs who seek normality through their love and music - and against all odds.
This movie tells the story of a young Palestinian called Kareem, who
lives in the city of Lod/Lydda in Israel and dreams of a career as a
hip- hop-artist. The history of the city makes it an area of conflict
between Jews and Muslims and soon, Kareem gets into a lot of trouble
unwillingly.
Although this is the main plot, several other issues are addressed,
such as drug-dealing, religious fundamentalism and all kinds of family
issues. Very much for 100 minutes.
It may seem like this film is political. But this is not the case. In
fact, it shows problems on both sides. Neither the Israelis, nor the
Palestinians are shown as the "good ones".
The main message is another one: It is about the importance and power
of music to unite people. In this case, it is about hip-hop and rap.
But don't worry: You don't need to be familiar with the
underground-culture to enjoy this movie and its sound.
But some weaknesses are still there. The acting of some supporting
characters is very poor and the film is told in a confusing way at the
beginning. Also, it is a weird mixture between a feel-good-movie and a
drama.
However, I generally recommend this movie, for it's a enjoyable
experience overall.
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