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201587 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

P.S. Jerusalem

201587 min0documentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

After several years abroad, documentarian Danae Elon returns to Jerusalem with her young family to confront the city's complex realities.

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After several years abroad, documentarian Danae Elon returns to Jerusalem with her young family to confront the city's complex realities.

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Danae Elondirector

Amos Touitou Eloncast

Andrei Touitou Eloncast

Luai Musa Hatibcast

Philip Touitoucast

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Danae Elon returns to Jerusalem with her young family after years abroad. The film captures her family's re-acclimation to the city, revealing the vibrant culture and historical significance of their hometown. Elon documents the everyday challenges faced by residents amid ongoing political tensions. Through personal experiences, the film presents a view of identity and belonging in a city marked by division. "P.S. Jerusalem" runs for 87 minutes and features dialogue in Arabic, English, and Hebrew.

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