biff

History

영화 정보

James` Journey to Jerusalem

8th(2003) World Cinema

Adventure · Suspense/Mystery · Spirituality  

  • CountryIsrael
  • Production Year2003
  • Running Time88m
  • Format 35mm
  • ColorCOLOR
Program Note
This charming, fable-like first feature from accomplished documentarist Ra′anan Alexandrowicz provides an ironic portrait of contemporary Israeli society as seen through the eyes of a naive foreigner. In the imaginary African village of Entshongweni, far from western civilization, a devout young Christian called James is chosen to undertake a mission-a pilgrimage to Holy Jerusalem. But Israel is no longer the Promised Land that James and his people imagine. At the Tel Aviv airport, a cynical immigration officer suspects him of trying to infiltrate the country in order to work illegally. James is jailed and destined for deportation. Inside his dark prison cell, he prays to be allowed to complete his mission. A seeming miracle occurs when a mysterious stranger posts his bail. 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 order to exploit them. James′s journey to Jerusalem turns into an unpredictable trip through the cruel heart of Israel′s economic system.
Director
Director
Ra`anan ALEXANDROWICZ
Born in Jerusalem in 1969, Ra’anan Alexanrowicz attended the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School. He has directed two music videos and the documentaries MARTIN (1999), ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS (1999) and THE INNER TOUR (2001). JAMES’ JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM is his first fiction feature.
Photo
Credit
  • Director Ra`anan ALEXANDROWICZ 라난 알렉산드로비치
  • Producer Amir Harel
  • Cast Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, Arie Elias, Salim Daw
  • Screenplay Ra’anan Alexanrowicz
  • Cinematography Sharon De-mayo
  • Editor Ron Goldman
  • Music Ehud Banay