James' Journey to Jerusalem

– During his journey to Jerusalem young James learns the meaning of being Israeli...

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
2003
Original Name:
Massa'ot James Be'eretz Hakodesh
James' Journey to Jerusalem (2003) - Also known as Massa'ot James Be'eretz Hakodesh

During his journey to Jerusalem young James learns the meaning of being Israeli.

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Release Date:

08 Jan 2004

Language:

Hebrew, English, Zulu

MPAA Content-Rating:
UNRATED

Director:

Ra'anan Alexandrowicz

Writer:

Ra'anan Alexandrowicz, Sami Duenias

Main Actors:

Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, Salim Dau, Arieh Elias, Sandra Schonwald

Plot:

In the imaginary village of Entshongweni, very far from western civilization, the young James is chosen to undertake a mission - a pilgrimage to Holy Jerusalem. But Israel is no longer the Holy Land that James and his people imagined. At the airport, James is suspected of trying to infiltrate the country in order to work illegally. He is jailed and destined for deportation. Inside the dark cell, as James prays to God to allow him to complete his mission, a miracle occurs. A mysterious stranger posts bail for him. But it soon becomes clear that James' freedom has come at a price - his savior is a manpower agent, who rescues illegal migrant workers in exchange for employing them in hard labor jobs. From then on, James' journey to Jerusalem turns into an unpredictable journey through the cruel heart of our economic system. With good teachers, a bit of luck, and some lateral thinking, James learns the tricks of the game and plays it towards an inevitable end.

Awards:

8 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

Zeitgeist Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
90%
Metacritic:
65%