Bethlehem
בית לחם
“When you are playing both sides, who do you trust?”
Synopsis
Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuval Adler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ali Vakad, Yuval Adler
- Original Score
- Ishai Adar
- Original Title
- בית לחם
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Germany, Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Pie Films, Entre Chien et Loup, Gringo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuval Adler
Ali Vakad, Yuval Adler
Ishai Adar
Yaron Scharf
Ron Omer
Sébastien Delloye, Diana Elbaum, Sonja Ewers, Ephraim Gildor, Osnat Handelsman-Keren
Department Leadership Roster
Yuval Adler
Director
Ali Vakad
Screenplay
Yuval Adler
Screenplay
Ishai Adar
Original Music Composer
Yaron Scharf
Director of Photography
Ron Omer
Editor
Sébastien Delloye
Producer
Diana Elbaum
Producer
Sonja Ewers
Producer
Osnat Handelsman-Keren
Producer
Steve Hudson
Producer
Talia Kleinhendler
Producer
Li Alembik
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Bethlehem.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bethlehem
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bethlehem about?
Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, the younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. Razi recruited Sanfur when he was just 15, and developed a very close, almost fatherly relationship to him. Now 17, Sanfur tries to navigate between Razi’s demands and his loyalty to his brother, living a double life and lying to both men.
Who directed Bethlehem?
Bethlehem was directed by Yuval Adler.
Who stars in Bethlehem?
The principal cast of Bethlehem includes Tsahi Halevi, Shadi Mar'i, Hitham Omari, Tarik Kopty, George Iskandar.
When was Bethlehem released and how long is it?
Bethlehem was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Bethlehem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bethlehem was composed by Ishai Adar.