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Campfire

Released Feb 10, 2004 1h 36m Drama List
88% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 75% Audience Score 500+ Ratings
A widow (Michaela Eshet) deals with the sexual awakening of her two teenage daughters. Read More Read Less

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Rex Reed Observer Israeli films in general constitute dissenting voices against the established order by championing individual aspirations. Still, Mr. Cedar's own background makes him an unusual candidate for the role of dissenter. Sep 15, 2005 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times Beyond casting a jaundiced eye at the community's oppressive communalism, Campfire neither endorses nor opposes the settler movement that since 1981 has become an incendiary issue in Israel. Rated: 2.5/5 Sep 9, 2005 Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News A good movie that could have been better, Joseph Cedar's sensitive Israeli drama falters when he trades sociological observations for political ones. Rated: 2.5/4 Sep 9, 2005 Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid Wraps up rather abruptly and a little too neatly, but Campfire still roars effectively. Feb 21, 2008 Full Review Eric Monder Film Journal International Succeeds because Cedar skillfully develops his narrative, and he is ably helped by a strong cast led by Eshet and fine production Jan 5, 2007 Full Review Marta Barber Miami Herald It's a story about sexism and inequalities, and were it not for its hokey ending, the film would've gained even more international recognition. Rated: 3.5/4 Sep 23, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member seemed very short ended quickly odd weirdoes ugly girl very basic plotline the guy is nice odd camera shots lol dancing cool bus Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member seemed very short ended quickly odd weirdoes ugly girl very basic plotline the guy is nice odd camera shots lol dancing cool bus Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/22/23 Full Review Audience Member (Israel) Heartwarming and touching; this one truly touches the human soul and emotion. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Audience Member A sweet an d compelling story; very thought provoking. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member Boy, the plot is rather simple and even, nothing really dramatic or captiving at all. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member a recent widow and her teenage daughters struggle with the challenges of communal life and seek to find acceptance; realizing that it's internal & not external acceptance that they each need. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis A widow (Michaela Eshet) deals with the sexual awakening of her two teenage daughters.
Director
Joseph Cedar
Producer
David Mandil, Eyal Shiray
Screenwriter
Joseph Cedar
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Hebrew
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 10, 2004, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 20, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.1K
Runtime
1h 36m