Five Minutes Of Heaven Info

The story fast-forwards 33 years to an imagined meeting between the adult Alistair (played by Liam Neeson) and Joe (played by James Nesbitt). A television production team attempts to film their reconciliation, unaware that Joe is actually seeking revenge—his "five minutes of heaven". Key Highlights & Themes

A central irony explored is how the perpetrator (Alistair) has spent years seeking peace and atonement, while the victim (Joe) has been trapped and "morphed" by his lifelong hatred. Five Minutes of Heaven

Directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (known for Downfall ), the film won the World Cinema Directing Award and the World Cinema Screenwriting Award at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. Critical Reception Five Minutes of Heaven (2009) The story fast-forwards 33 years to an imagined