Bethlehem

– Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
2013
Bethlehem (2013)

Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men. Co-written by director Yuval Adler and Ali Waked—an Arab journalist who spent years in the West Bank—Bethlehem gives an unparalleled, moving and authentic portrait of the complex reality behind the news.

Release Date:

26 Sep 2013

Language:

Hebrew, Arabic

Director:

Yuval Adler

Writer:

Yuval Adler, Ali Wakad

Main Actors:

Tsahi Halevi, Shadi Mar'i, Hitham Omari, Michal Shtamler

Plot:

Tells the story of the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant. Shuttling back and forth between conflicting points of view, the film is a raw portrayal of characters torn apart by competing loyalties and impossible moral dilemmas, giving an unparalleled glimpse into the dark and fascinating world of human intelligence.

Awards:

9 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

Adopt Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
79%
Metacritic:
68%