Paradise Now (ATOM Study Guide)

Paradise Now is a documentary film, suitable for senior secondary students, that deals with one of the most contentious of contemporary issues – suicide bombers – and explores their motivations, the logistics behind their missions and how their attacks are coordinated and organised. Two young Palestinian childhood friends are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv, record a farewell video and spend the last night with their families. In Paradise Now, Khaled and Said have to face their destiny, choices, dilemmas and convictions.

Curriculum Links:
Paradise Now, the film and study guide will be of interest to Years 11–12 students of:

• History
• Religious Studies
• English
• Media Studies
• Politics

* Paradise Now is rated 15+ but contains strong suggestions of violence and could provoke intense class discussions. Teachers should view the film themselves before deciding how to use it with students.