An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.An Israeli lawyer is defending a Palestinian charged by The Military Court System in the Israeli-Occupied Territories. It's a tough case because of a strong political background.
- Awards
- 2 nominations total
Mohammad Bakri
- Selim Bakri
- (as Mohammed Bakri)
Dalik Wollinitz
- Sergeant at checkpoint
- (as Dalik Volonitz)
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Far from successful movie makes some distinctly weird artistic choices, right up to the last scene The rather adventurous underlying structure (Hanna's emotional confusion and attempt to forge a workable life and career, while poised between a politically and ideologically adventurous mix of men) needs a far more dynamic, less portentous telling than is employed here. The movie is mostly tedious and arbitrary and seems like a very odd way of approaching the undoubtedly important underlying issues. Clayburgh isn't a very exciting presence, and the men around her just float in and out - the forging of oppositions and conflicts leads us not to a heightened appreciation of the broader politics but just to melodramatic excess (for example, D.A. Byrne opposes her in court with particular enmity, but later - despite little apparent chemistry - she has a child with him even though their differences remain largely unreconciled : you just stare blankly at all this...)
Costa-Gavras has superbly captured the mood and atmosphere of Jerusalem and its diverse people in this sombre work. It's an intriguing film for that reason alone. But he also has set a complex story with fascinating characters on that unique stage. You have to work at watching it a bit, but the effort is worthwhile. It's also one of Jill Clayburgh's best roles
Without going into details the movie explore an era that is sadly has gotten worse since, daring and telling the truth and going against what is said on the stream .
The acting would be a bit cold in certain scenes nevertheless it still delivered the message in a perfect way.
The atmosphere in Jerusalem feels so vivid and the scene when one of the protagonists walks in the street of and in the allee it felt really genuine how the people are selling, smithing and just walking or talking
The movie contain a lot of figurative scenarios that try to deliver a really nice message enjoyed the movie and I really wished it would last a bit longer .
The acting would be a bit cold in certain scenes nevertheless it still delivered the message in a perfect way.
The atmosphere in Jerusalem feels so vivid and the scene when one of the protagonists walks in the street of and in the allee it felt really genuine how the people are selling, smithing and just walking or talking
The movie contain a lot of figurative scenarios that try to deliver a really nice message enjoyed the movie and I really wished it would last a bit longer .
This is without any doubt one of the worst movies ever made. The plot is all obscured,although it's not meant to be that way. You have the feeling that the director wanted to get this farce over with and return to his sun bed. Do yourselves a huge favour and don't waste your time on this one.
A daring movie that hits the truth, goes against the stream, and explore the tragedy. The film is well worth watching, especially for those who are only familiar with one side of the conflict. I recommend it for people seeking understanding of the middle east. Hope you enjoy it.
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was restored in 2014 by KG Productions with the support of the CNC under the supervision of Costa-Gavras by Éclair Group.
- Quotes
Victor Bonnet: Do you say Shalom all the time?
Hanna Kaufman: Yes, it means Peace.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Elite Squad 2: The Enemy Within (2010)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $114,247
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $14,336
- Oct 2, 1983
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