La Petite Jérusalem

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Dec 14, 2011 "La Petite Jerusalem" is a sensitive film about religion, intolerance, philosophy and repressed desire. The story exposes how religion may affect relationships through the dilemma of two sisters raised a conservative community. The older one misunderstands and is confused about the limits of intimacy of a couple, and the younger feels how prejudice and intolerance may affect relationships even of those that are less religious or more open-minded. The magnificent performances are very realistic and Fanny Valette is an extremely beautiful woman. My vote is seven. See more Nov 30, 2010 god eludes philosophy god eludes reason... See more Oct 24, 2010 This was a very good movie. It felt real as if we were not looking at actors. The ending left a sense of oppourtunity for the main character Laura. It was up to the viewers to decide what will happen to Laura. It was a movie that dealt with identity and choice. See more Jun 10, 2010 A quiet, thoughtful examination of sexuality and freedom within a Jewish enclave in Paris. Two sisters, who live together and work at the same day care facility, explore what it means to be modest according to their religious traditions, and still express their sexual natures. The elder, Mathilde (Elsa Zylberstein), comes at her dilemma from within the bonds of marriage, to a man who has been unfaithful, and the younger, Laura, as a teenager just beginning to struggle with her urges. Beautifully filmed, with a great deal of tenderness, this proved a most satisfying film. The actors were chosen for their physical and emotional qualities, not because of their religious affiliation, and much of the success can be attributed to that. The girls' mother is played by Sonia Tahar, a non-actor, who was a Jewish mother who answered an open casting call, and was quite a force of nature. At times, this viewer found her character to be incredibly superstitious and overbearing, but the story needed a strong matriarchal anchor, and she amply provided that. See more May 21, 2010 Another Wonderful movie by Karin Albou.. this is the second movie by her I watch .. and I adored her more.. she's really one the directors who knows how to attract your attention.. every camera moving in or out.. every music or song.. every eye movement. .. she just knows how to do it perfectly.. Dealing with the complexity of religion, love and philosphy this movie has become one of my favourites.. it shows the relationship inside a religious jewish family living in france but originating from tunisia.. a Young beautiful girl "Fanny Valette" .. is really beautiful .. and is weired between Kant's philosphy, her strict family and her love... This movie is absolutely recommended for everyone who likes these themes. See more May 11, 2010 "passion is a delusion which causes loss of freedom !" a good story...although the elder daughter and mother's relation did not seem real at all...well i don't know about jewish families, but in this family nothing seemed real... See more Read all reviews

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