To Die in Jerusalem
Originally released in 2007. To Die in Jerusalem is a documentary film. directed by Hilla Medalia. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Ever since 17-year-old Rachel Levy, an Israeli, was killed four years ago in Jerusalem by a Palestinian suicide bomber, her mother Abigail has found hardly a moment's peace. Levy's killer was Ayat al-Akhras, also 17, a schoolgirl from a Palestinian refugee camp several miles away. The two young women looked unbelievably alike. TO DIE IN JERUSALEM unabashedly explores the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the personal loss of two families. The film's most revealing moment is in an emotionally charged meeting between the mothers of the girls, presenting the most current reflection of the conflict as seen thru their eyes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Israel
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- EJH Produtions
- HBO Documentary Films
- Priddy Brothers
- kNow Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Die in Jerusalem about?
Ever since 17-year-old Rachel Levy, an Israeli, was killed four years ago in Jerusalem by a Palestinian suicide bomber, her mother Abigail has found hardly a moment's peace. Levy's killer was Ayat ...
Who directed To Die in Jerusalem?
To Die in Jerusalem was directed by Hilla Medalia.
How long is To Die in Jerusalem?
To Die in Jerusalem has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was To Die in Jerusalem released?
To Die in Jerusalem was released on October 27, 2007 in theaters.