A Wall in Jerusalem
Un mur à Jérusalem
Synopsis
A brilliant documentary about the growth of Israel into the Jewish homeland. Seventy-three years of struggle for religious freedom is vividly recorded using rare archive film footage and photographs of historic events in the development of 20th century Israel. Beginning with the Dreyfus Affair in 1894, the film covers Theodor Herzl, founder of modern Zionism; the earliest immigration and settlements; the formation of kibbutzim; the Balfour Declaration; the rise of European anti-Semitism; the British occupation of Palestine; Arab confrontations; the United Nations resolution; the "Exodus" incident, and the Six Day War.
Top Cast
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Georges Descrières
Narrator (voice)
Bérengère Dautun
Narrator (voice)
Michel Bouquet
Narrator (citations) (voice)
The King Abdullah
Self - First King of Jordan (archive footage)
Edmund Allenby
Self (archive footage)
Lord Balfour
Self (archive footage)
David Ben-Gurion
Self (archive footage)
Folke Bernadotte
Self (archive footage)
Richard Burton
Narrator (English version) (voice)
Neville Chamberlain
Self (archive footage)
Winston Churchill
Self (archive footage)
Allan Cunningham
Self (archive footage)
Édouard Daladier
Self (archive footage)
Moshe Dayan
Self (archive footage)
Adolf Eichmann
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
El Hadj Amine El Houssaini
Self
Farouk I of Egypt
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 18, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 6, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Albert Knobler, Frédéric Rossif
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Kessel, Frédéric Rossif
- Original Title
- Un mur à Jérusalem
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Athos Films, Télé Hachette
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Albert Knobler, Frédéric Rossif
Joseph Kessel, Frédéric Rossif
Françoise Duez
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Duez
Editor
Joseph Kessel
Writer
Frédéric Rossif
Writer
Albert Knobler
Director
Frédéric Rossif
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Wall in Jerusalem
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What is A Wall in Jerusalem about?
A brilliant documentary about the growth of Israel into the Jewish homeland. Seventy-three years of struggle for religious freedom is vividly recorded using rare archive film footage and photographs of historic events in the development of 20th century Israel. Beginning with the Dreyfus Affair in 1894, the film covers Theodor Herzl, founder of modern Zionism; the earliest immigration and settlements; the formation of kibbutzim; the Balfour Declaration; the rise of European anti-Semitism; the British occupation of Palestine; Arab confrontations; the United Nations resolution; the "Exodus" incident, and the Six Day War.
Who directed A Wall in Jerusalem?
A Wall in Jerusalem was directed by Albert Knobler, Frédéric Rossif.
Who stars in A Wall in Jerusalem?
The principal cast of A Wall in Jerusalem includes Georges Descrières, Bérengère Dautun, Michel Bouquet, The King Abdullah, Edmund Allenby.
When was A Wall in Jerusalem released and how long is it?
A Wall in Jerusalem was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.