Essentially, its a vote for the creation of the State of Israel.
The resolution, of course, is passed.
In reality, two children of the same abusive father will not necessarily become allies.
Credit: Ran Mendelson
The sequence is haunting.
You cant hear those countries names and not think of strife in the world today.
Oz, Israels most acclaimed living author, writes words that resonate with generosity and bitter truth.
In one, a soldier shoots himself; in another a heartsick woman self-immolates.
And thats certainly not a bad thing.
Tonally, the film doesnt quite match with the universality of Ozs shimmering prose.
Yet Portmans evocation of this world has a strange, captivating pull.
