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1998358 min0documentary

8.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Conflict Religious History

Fragments: Jerusalem

1998358 min0documentary

8.4/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Directed by Ron Havilio, this 358-minute film features interviews and archival footage that depict daily life and community interactions in Jerusalem.

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Directed by Ron Havilio, this 358-minute film features interviews and archival footage that depict daily life and community interactions in Jerusalem.

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Jerusalem's streets teem with diverse voices, reflecting the city's deep history. Fragments: Jerusalem (1998) presents interviews and archival footage from its inhabitants, capturing daily life in a city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The documentary details the interactions among various communities and the conflicts they face. It also traces personal stories that reveal the challenges of living in a city marked by both hope and tension. Directed by Ron Havilio, the film runs for 358 minutes.

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