Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem
Originally released in 1994. Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem is a drama film. directed by Ridha Behi. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jacques Perrin, Salim Daw, and Laurence Masliah
Synopsis
Both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are sensitively explored in the Tunisian-French drama. Richard, a French TV journalist has been assigned to do a political story in Jerusalem the night before Yitzhak Rabin and Yasir Arafat sign their peace accord. Richard is glad to go as it gives him a chance to see his girlfriend Esther, a psychologist. Esther's father Moshe is continually tormented by his Holocaust memories. Hammoudi, nicknamed "Local Radio," is Richard's taxi driver and guide. He tells Richard the story of his family which was uprooted in 1948 resulting in the disappearance of his grandmother. Mysteriously, her picture appeared in a recent Arabic newspaper. Richard, intrigued, decides to center his investigations upon "Local Radio's" story. As he delves deeper into their lives he discovers that the ancient rivalries between the Israeli's and Palestinians is far too deep and complex to be easily explained away.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HE
Production Companies
- Canal+
- France 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem about?
Both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are sensitively explored in the Tunisian-French drama. Richard, a French TV journalist has been assigned to do a political story in Jerusalem the nigh...
Who directed Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem?
Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem was directed by Ridha Behi.
How long is Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem?
Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem released?
Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem was released on January 2, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem?
The main cast of Swallows Never Die in Jerusalem includes Jacques Perrin, Salim Daw, Laurence Masliah, Youssef El Ani, Ben Gazzara.