O Jerusalem

O Jerusalem (2007)

  • 33% of critics liked it
    (24 reviews)

  • 58% of users liked it
    (695 ratings)

Alternating between the unique vantage points of the Jews, the Arabs, and the British, director Elie Chouraqui's historical drama re-creates the landmark struggle surrounding the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. From the concrete jungle of New York City to the desert paradise of the Holy… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Didier Le Pêcheur, Elie Chouraqui
Genres
Drama
In Theaters
Oct 11, 2007 Wide
IDP Distribution

Critic Reviews

  • Nell Minow, Chicago Sun-Times

    Good intentions often make bad movies.

  • Tasha Robinson, Chicago Tribune

    The filmmakers split time between history and personal drama in ways that do full service to neither.

  • Joshua Land, Time Out New York

    Its heart firmly in the right place, O Jerusalem proves an uneasy mix of history and fiction.

  • Marta Barber, Miami Herald

    In trying to be sensitive to such a controversial issue, O Jerusalem glazes over important events settling for mediocrity while giving a history lesson more appropriate for high school.

  • Linda Matchan, Boston Globe

    It aspires to be an epic drama but suffers from an acute identity crisis: It can't decide if it wants to be history, drama, or a cry for peace in the Mideast.

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  • Leo L


    An interesting depiction based upon the book (also titled 'O Jerusalem') that centralizes upon events that led to the rise of the statehood of Israel. Great cast- Said Taghmaoui, J.J. Field, Mel Raido, Maria Papas, Patrick Bruel, and Ian Holm. Worthy!

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