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Ave Maria is a 2015 comedy short film directed by Basil Khalil. The film depicts a satirical encounter between a family of Israeli settlers and a group of Palestinian nuns at a convent in the West Bank. When the settlers' car crashes into the convent's statue of the Virgin Mary, the two groups must navigate their cultural and religious differences to fix the vehicle before sunset. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
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What is the accident in Ave Maria?
In Basil Khalil's 2015 comedy short, an Israeli settler family's car crashes into a statue of the Virgin Mary at a convent in the West Bank. The accident forces the family and Palestinian nuns into an awkward encounter.
Who are the two groups at the center of Ave Maria?
The story brings an Israeli settler family into contact with Palestinian nuns living at the convent. That setup turns religious and political tension into the central conflict of this 2015 short.
Who directed Ave Maria?
Basil Khalil directed Ave Maria, a 2015 live-action comedy short. The film's humor comes from the practical problem created when the damaged statue prevents the characters from simply going their separate ways.
Was Ave Maria nominated for an Academy Award?
Yes. Ave Maria was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film after its 2015 release.
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