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Miss Entebbe
Jerusalem 1976, a coming of age story about a confused girl, set against the Entebbe airplane hijacking. 13-year-old Noa, is convinced she can free her friend's mom by kidnapping an Arab boy. Instead, she finds herself involved in a dangerous adventure that quickly develops a life of its own, and becomes deadly serious. Noa and her neighbor friends try to follow the adults patterns of behavior but, while entering the turmoil of political conflict and hatred, they discover that the solution is not to be found in the violent adult arena, but rather within their own hearts.
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Plot Summary
In 1976, a hijacked Air France flight from Tel Aviv to Paris is rerouted to Entebbe Airport in Uganda. The hijackers, demanding the release of Palestinian prisoners, separate Israeli passengers from the others. A small group of British and Israeli passengers must risk their lives to outsmart the hijackers and escape.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its tension and performances while others found its pacing and historical accuracy lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful moments and the performances of its lead actors.
Criticized for historical inaccuracies and a somewhat predictable narrative.
Found to be a serviceable, though not groundbreaking, thriller.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented for this television film, making a specific summary of user likes or dislikes unavailable.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 2003, the film is often confused with the actual events of the 1976 Entebbe raid, which has been the subject of numerous other documentaries and films.
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