FILMS

Steve and Chuma, two likable yet formidable mobster thugs, survive a near-death experience and are convinced it’s a sign to start atoning for their bad behavior. Starring well-known Israeli TV actors Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon, the well-crafted Maktub (Arabic for “fate”) is a surprisingly warmhearted comedy about gangsters-turned-guardian angels and the fate that awaits us all when we do the right thing. Best of Fest – Palm Springs International Film Festival “Beyond their obvious talent as a writing team, Amir and Savyon have terrific chemistry—particularly with each other but also with their love interests...” –Dennis Harvey, Variety