The Quarrel

1991

1h 28m

Drama

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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.

Pamela Bruce

Austin Chronicle

Rated: 3.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Brian D. Johnson

Maclean's Magazine

Directed by Israeli-born Eli Cohen, it is a movie of words that unfolds like a stage play in the park, stately but stolid.

Oct 15, 2019

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Daniel M. Kimmel

The Jewish Advocate

[T]wo characters [who] care deeply about finding meaning and goodness in a world where a Holocaust could take place.

Aug 11, 2009

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

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.

Rated: B

Dec 20, 2006

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Rated: 4/5

Aug 22, 2003

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Mark R. Leeper

rec.arts.movies.reviews

Rated: 6/8

Jan 1, 2000

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Jerry A

Masterful acting. Great dialogue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/23

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Audience Member

W: 1+. Dramatic. Tough questions raised.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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This character driven-film unfolds as a stimulating confrontation between two opposing worldviews: the secular versus the religious.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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Eli Cohen

Director

R.H. Thomson

Chaim

Saul Rubinek

Hersh Rasseyner

Marlee Shapiro

Waitress

Arthur Grosser

Shames

Ellen Cohen

Freda

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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
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 28m