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O Jerusalem

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The story of two friends, one Jewish and one Arab, evolves as the state of Israel forms.

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Though a noble effort, O Jerusalem fails to combine this history lesson and human drama into a coherent cinematic piece.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Rated: C Feb 18, 2012 Full Review Joshua Land Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 3/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Michael Sragow Baltimore Sun O Jerusalem is as overstated and expository as a historical pageant, from the drippy music to a sputtering, running gag involving funky old jalopies to clichd speeches and teary-eyed deaths and a final voice-over crying out for peace. Rated: C Dec 7, 2007 Full Review Jordan Hiller Bangitout.com I felt as though I could have gathered the same information about Israel's beginnings from a pamphlet, and saved myself the film's forthright baggage Rated: 1/4 Oct 28, 2007 Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice A hopeful and helpful movie that depicts the friendship between a Jew and an Arab that outlasts the winds of war and the culture of revenge and racial hatred surrounding them. Rated: 3/5 Oct 28, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The beautiful and inspiring story of two friends, as the mean to explore and portray one of the world most problematic social conflicts. Truly deserves to be watched. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/23/23 Full Review Audience Member Good for the importance of the historical moment it is talking about. The story is also emotive, although it is clear it has been created to use as an example of the circumstances, not as a realistic one. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Decent movie. Nothing spectacular, though... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Not as good as I thought it was going to be. However, it does have a great message. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Audience Member A very moving film that includes actual historical footage. It made a historical event I was impartial to mean something, and I think that's the point of a movie like this. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Muy malo tendría que ser un cineasta para estropear con una película que se basó en un texto del autor de "Más grandes que el amor", Dominique Lapierre, y de Larry Collins (de quien no he leído nada aún, y a quien está dedicada esta película). Es una forma bonita de entender cómo explotó el conficto palestino-israelí, porque en el fondo es un mensaje de paz. ¡Ahora me quiero comprar el libro! Otro incentivo de esta película: el actor que hace del personaje principal judío es, a mi juicio (si es que se puede decir que lo tengo) de muy buen ver, jeje :D Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The story of two friends, one Jewish and one Arab, evolves as the state of Israel forms.
Director
Élie Chouraqui
Producer
Élie Chouraqui, Mark Damon, Andre Djaoui, Jeff Geoffray
Screenwriter
Élie Chouraqui, Didier Le Pêcheur
Production Co
Titania Produzioni, Canal+
Rating
R (Some War Scenes)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Oct 17, 2007
Release Date (DVD)
May 12, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$233.5K
Runtime
1h 42m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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