An Israeli intelligence officer decides the fate of his Palestinian informant, which leads to problems. Awarded Best Film in Venice. “Informs more than a hundred political essays could.”(New York Daily News) “Director Adler nicely harnesses the mounting volatility of this situation, which builds to an intense if tragic conclusion.” (Washington Post) BETHLEHEM tells the story of the complex relationship between the Israeli Secret Service officer Razi and his teenage Palestinian informant Sanfur. Sanfur is the younger brother of the wanted Palestinian underground fighter Ibrahim. 17-year-old Sanfur desperately tries to fulfill the expectations of Razi, who is like a father to him, while simultaneously staying loyal to his brother. During the preparations for the military action against Ibrahim, Razi and Sanfur have to make the one final choice. The film is a raw portrayal of characters torn apart by competing loyalties and impossible moral dilemmas, giving an unparalleled glimpse into the dark and fascinating world of human intelligence.
An Israeli intelligence officer decides the fate of his Palestinian informant, which leads to problems. Awarded Best Film in Venice.
An Israeli intelligence officer decides the fate of his Palestinian informant, which leads to problems. Awarded Best Film in Venice.
“Informs more than a hundred political essays could.”(New York Daily News) “Director Adler nicely harnesses the mounting volatility of this situation, which builds to an intense if tragic conclusion.” (Washington Post)
BETHLEHEM tells the story of the complex relationship between the Israeli Secret Service officer Razi and his teenage Palestinian informant Sanfur. Sanfur is the younger brother of the wanted Palestinian underground fighter Ibrahim. 17-year-old Sanfur desperately tries to fulfill the expectations of Razi, who is like a father to him, while simultaneously staying loyal to his brother. During the preparations for the military action against Ibrahim, Razi and Sanfur have to make the one final choice.
The film is a raw portrayal of characters torn apart by competing loyalties and impossible moral dilemmas, giving an unparalleled glimpse into the dark and fascinating world of human intelligence.