Bethlehem

"When you are playing both sides, who do you trust?"

Sep 26 2013 N/A 1h 39m
Drama, Thriller, War

Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men. Co-written by director Yuval Adler and Ali Waked—an Arab journalist who spent years in the West Bank—Bethlehem gives an unparalleled, moving and authentic portrait of the complex reality behind the news.

Plot

Tells the story of the complex relationship between an Israeli Secret Service officer and his teenage Palestinian informant. Shuttling back and forth between conflicting points of view, the film is a raw portrayal of characters torn apart by competing loyalties and impossible moral dilemmas, giving an unparalleled glimpse into the dark and fascinating world of human intelligence.

Written by

Yuval Adler, Ali Wakad

Directed by

Yuval Adler

Cast

Tsahi Halevi, Shadi Mar'i, Hitham Omari

Crew

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Production Countries

Israel, Germany, Belgium

Production Companies

Gringo Films, Entre Chien et Loup, Pie Films

Languages

Awards

9 wins & 8 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
2,289
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA