A House in Jerusalem
Bait be Yerushalayim
Synopsis
Can a house be a metaphor for Arab-Jewish relations in Israel? Amos Gitai returns to the house in West Jerusalem he profiled in 1980. He interviews members of the Jewish families who live there, and he talks with the Arab family who lived in the house until 1948. They are now in East Jerusalem and pay a nearly furtive visit to the street in front of their old house. Gitai also interviews Palestinian laborers at work on renovations and excavating an old tunnel to the Holy Mount. What do people think of each other, what do they think of Israel, what do they think of co-existence? Do the current residents know the house's history?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amos Gitai
- Screenplay & Story
- Amos Gitai
- Original Title
- Bait be Yerushalayim
- Country of Origin
- Israel, France
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, French, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amos Gitai
Amos Gitai
Department Leadership Roster
Amos Gitai
Director
Amos Gitai
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A House in Jerusalem.
Similar Titles to A House in Jerusalem
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
7.0
7.7
7.0
10.0
7.0
10.0
7.5
9.0
8.0
5.5
1.0
6.2
4.5
7.1
More Like A House in Jerusalem
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A House in Jerusalem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A House in Jerusalem about?
Can a house be a metaphor for Arab-Jewish relations in Israel? Amos Gitai returns to the house in West Jerusalem he profiled in 1980. He interviews members of the Jewish families who live there, and he talks with the Arab family who lived in the house until 1948. They are now in East Jerusalem and pay a nearly furtive visit to the street in front of their old house. Gitai also interviews Palestinian laborers at work on renovations and excavating an old tunnel to the Holy Mount. What do people think of each other, what do they think of Israel, what do they think of co-existence? Do the current residents know the house's history?
Who directed A House in Jerusalem?
A House in Jerusalem was directed by Amos Gitai.
Who stars in A House in Jerusalem?
The principal cast of A House in Jerusalem includes Not specified.
When was A House in Jerusalem released and how long is it?
A House in Jerusalem was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.