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Jews of Egypt

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Jews flourished in 20th-century Israel, until societal changes and religious intolerance forced them to seek aslym in Israel.

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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act 09/13/2022
In depth looks at complex histories... Go to Full Review Ben Sachs Chicago Reader 06/19/2014
This is a compelling history lesson, though it often looks like a PowerPoint presentation. Go to Full Review Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 06/13/2014
2.5/4
In terms of technique Ramses' documentary indulges in some pretty cheesy tactics - freeze-frames, monologue-length accounts when abridged versions of the same information would suffice, a naggingly repetitive musical score. Go to Full Review Donald J. Levit ReelTalk Movie Reviews 04/06/2014
Through sometimes repeated archival footage and stills, Egyptian Jewry's first-half-of-the-last-century's Golden Age is imaged, in business, finance, industry, culture and politics. Go to Full Review Ethan Alter Film Journal International 03/26/2014
Though it has its interesting sections, this stilted documentary is more suited to a museum archive than a theatrical venue. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Amir Ramses

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Amir Ramses

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Mostafa Youssef

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Movie Info

Synopsis Jews flourished in 20th-century Israel, until societal changes and religious intolerance forced them to seek aslym in Israel.
Director
Amir Ramses
Screenwriter
Amir Ramses, Mostafa Youssef
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Arabic
Runtime
1h 35m