Synopsis
In 1940, the year which saw the establishment of the Jewish state of Israel, during the Second world war, Samantha and her husband Dov, two American zionists, move to Israel to help build the promised land. They are young and idealistic, unlike Samantha’s brother, also arrived from America, convinced he can exploit the chaotic situation in Middle East for his own economic advantage.
Awards
La Biennale di Venezia 2001: in concorso
TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival 2001: Contemporary World Cinema
Note
Based on the novel “Homely Girl” by Arthur Miller
Technical cast
Screenplay: Amos Gitai, Marie-Jose Sanselme, Nick Villiers
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editor: Kobi Natanez, Monica Colem
Production designer: Thierry Francois, Eytan Levi
Costume designer: Laura Dinulesco
Co-production: Italia (R&C) Francia (Les films balenciaga)
Italian distribution: Istituto luce
International sales: TF1 International
Year: 2001
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