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  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Kino International
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Kino International
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary Set in the suburban Paris neighbourhood of Sarcelles, known as 'Little Jerusalem' due to its large Jewish population, the film focuses on 18-year-old student Laura (Valette) as she tries to reconcile all the conflicting influences and feelings to which study and experience have introduced her. Religion, philosophy, romantic love and sens...

Directed By: Karin Albou

Written By: Karin Albou

  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Kino International
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2006
  • Not Rated
  • Kino International
  • 1 h 34 m

Little Jerusalem

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
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Summary Set in the suburban Paris neighbourhood of Sarcelles, known as 'Little Jerusalem' due to its large Jewish population, the film focuses on 18-year-old student Laura (Valette) as she tries to reconcile all the conflicting influences and feelings to which study and experience have introduced her. Religion, philosophy, romantic love and sens...

Directed By: Karin Albou

Written By: Karin Albou

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
46% Positive
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54% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews
63
46% Positive
6 Reviews
54% Mixed
7 Reviews
0% Negative
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88
Beautifully played by Valette and Zylberstein, and directed with amazing grace by Albou, this touching film offers a respectful, fascinating look at a community that's ignored as often as it's misunderstood.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
80
Philosophy and religion become entangled with love and sex in Karin Albou's intelligent, sensual drama.
By Kevin Crust FULL REVIEW
75
Albou's chosen a touchy subject, which she treats sensitively. Her mature script is complemented by heartfelt turns by Fanny Valette as Laura and Elsa Zylberstein as Mathilde.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
60
Stylish and well-observed while ultimately not adding up to very much.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
60
In what is arguably her best performance since "Van Gogh," Zylberstein brings Mathilde to life with grace and fervor.
By Lisa Nesselson FULL REVIEW
50
Writer-director Karin Albou nicely balances intellect against spirituality but is defeated by the sex scenes, which are tinged with an Orientalist exoticism; the result is a bodice-ripper for the art-house crowd.
By Andrea Gronvall FULL REVIEW
50
The film strains under the influence of too many philosophy texts.
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Production Company Gloria Films, Film Par Film, Canal+, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), La Région Île-de-France
Release Date Jan 27, 2006
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website http://www.ocean-films.com/lapetitejerusalem/
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Awards

César Awards, France
• 2 Nominations
Étoiles d'Or, France
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
French Syndicate of Cinema Critics
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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