'' Free Zone '' received negative reviews from critics . Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 26 % of critics have given the film a positive review based on 46 reviews , with an average score of 5/10 . The website 's consensus reads , " The symbolism in this cinematic metaphor on conflicts in the Middle East becomes so overbearing that it 's hard to care about the characters or their plight . " In the 2005 Cannes Film Festival , Hanna Laslo won the Best Actress award , and the film was nominated for the Palme d'Or . The president of the jury said afterward he considered honoring all three '' Free Zone '' actresses with an award for best ensemble acting
2005 Cannes Film Festival
2005 Cannes Film Festival
Free Zone (film)