Only Human is a 2004 Spanish film that is a comedic masterpiece. The story focuses on two individuals, Rafi and Leni, who are from totally different sides of the spectrum. Rafi, who is of Palestinian orgin, and his opposing attaction Leni, a Spanish Jew must face the obstacles of meeting the parents and the issue of dating regardless of their backgrounds. Some of the ingredients of this comical film are love, humor , misunderstandings, and a little mystery.
Harari's film also highlights some political conflicts with the Jewish and Palestinians in Israel, but the comic relief of this main plot seems to counteract that with the idea that opposites sides can live in harmony regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, and religion. ONLY HUMAN is able to address head-on some of today’s most salient issues: the meaning of family and community in an ever-shrinking world and the challenges and consequences at stake when cultures clash within our very homes.
I really did enjoy watching this film because it made me laugh the entire time and it presented some excellent questions and values on differences and how we should work in order to conquer opposing differences. The love story between Rafi and Leni makes for a prime example of what harmony really is.
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