A House in Jerusalem

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A House in Jerusalem

2023

1h 43m

Drama

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A Jewish-British girl is moved from England to Jerusalem for a new start that can help her heal from the death of her mother. During the journey, she meets with the ghost of a Palestinian girl who was separated from her family.

Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Muayad Alayan’s film attempts a child-friendly approach to Jerusalem’s contested history; however, the languid pacing and stilted acting is likely to lose all but the most committed of younger audience members.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 3, 2024

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Jonathan Romney

Financial Times

There’s real exuberance in the unpredictability of the path, in the energies of the cast, and in the vivid, freewheeling imagery — shot by the directors, with stills inserted, some by the five leads.

Rated: 4/5

May 31, 2024

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Steve Rose

Guardian

The setting and the deeper roots of the story give it extra resonance and relevance, while the broader regional landscape of dispossession and intergenerational trauma are encapsulated with some subtlety and sensitivity.

Rated: 3/5

May 30, 2024

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Joshua Polanski

Boston Hassle

A House in Jerusalem is one of the most optimistic Palestinian productions I’ve seen.

Jul 4, 2024

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Alexa Dalby

Dog and Wolf

Although it is to be celebrated as the first Palestinian co-production, and the intention is admirable, the film itself, though interesting, could be more professional, especially the screenplay.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 13, 2024

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Using both thriller and horror elements, this is an artful exploration of the loss of childhood innocence and the resilience of the human spirit.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 4, 2024

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Synopsis

A Jewish-British girl is moved from England to Jerusalem for a new start that can help her heal from the death of her mother. During the journey, she meets with the ghost of a Palestinian girl who was separated from her family.

Director: Muayad Alayan
Producer: Rami Musa Alayan, Muayad Alayan
Screenwriter: Muayad Alayan, Rami Musa Alayan
Production Co: KeyFilm, Red Balloon Film , Palcine Productions
Genre: Drama
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 43m