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The Quarrel

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Two Holocaust survivors (R.H. Thomson, Saul Rubinek) meet again in Montreal and review the beliefs that divided them as boys.

Critics Reviews

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Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine 10/15/2019
Directed by Israeli-born Eli Cohen, it is a movie of words that unfolds like a stage play in the park, stately but stolid. Go to Full Review
Daniel M. Kimmel The Jewish Advocate 08/11/2009
[T]wo characters [who] care deeply about finding meaning and goodness in a world where a Holocaust could take place. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 12/20/2006
B
Based on Chaim Grode's story, arguably one of the most powerful works of modern Yiddish literature, this character driven-film unfolds as a stimulating confrontation between two opposing worldviews: the secular versus the religious. Go to Full Review
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal 08/22/2003
4/5
Mark R. Leeper rec.arts.movies.reviews 01/01/2000
6/8
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Jerry A 04/20/2023 Masterful acting. Great dialogue. See more 10/27/2017 W: 1+. Dramatic. Tough questions raised. See more 10/27/2017 Two old friends that survived the holocaust end up living different lives in Canada. They meet each other again in Montreal. Laugh, cry and rekindle their friendship. See more 10/27/2017 This is one of my favorite films. It's about two Jewish men who find each other one Rosh Hashana afternoon after losing touch during the Holocaust. The experience kept one devout and turned the other more secular. They discuss their pasts and how it's altered their lives. It's moving and beautiful - I highly recommend this film. See more 10/27/2017 This character driven-film unfolds as a stimulating confrontation between two opposing worldviews: the secular versus the religious. See more 10/27/2017 If you want to see a good drama, watch this film! Not much action, but plenty of great acting. Two Holocaust survivors reunite in Canada after losing their families and escaping Europe. One has lost his faith while the other's faith is stronger. Great dialogue and wonderfully thought-provoking questions. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Two Holocaust survivors (R.H. Thomson, Saul Rubinek) meet again in Montreal and review the beliefs that divided them as boys.
Director
Eli Cohen
Production Co
Atlantis Films, Apple & Honey Productions, Cineplex Odeon Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 28m