The Holy Land
הארץ הקדושה
Synopsis
A coming-of-age saga set against the tense backdrop of Arab-Israeli politics. Mendy is a young Rabbinical student whose mind is too full of curiosity about the world that exists outside the restrictions of Orthodox Judaism. Recognizing his distraction, Mendy's teacher suggests that he visit a prostitute to get it out of his system. But on a fateful night, when he meets Sacha, a captivating Russian expatriate, who works in a Tel Aviv bordello, his appetite for outside experience only grows stronger.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Oldenburg International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eitan Gorlin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eitan Gorlin
- Original Score
- Chris Cunningham
- Original Title
- הארץ הקדושה
- Country of Origin
- Israel
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, English, Hebrew, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Romeo Salta Films, Cavu Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eitan Gorlin
Eitan Gorlin
Chris Cunningham
Nils Kenaston
Department Leadership Roster
Eitan Gorlin
Writer
Eitan Gorlin
Director
Chris Cunningham
Original Music Composer
Nils Kenaston
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Holy Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Holy Land about?
A coming-of-age saga set against the tense backdrop of Arab-Israeli politics. Mendy is a young Rabbinical student whose mind is too full of curiosity about the world that exists outside the restrictions of Orthodox Judaism. Recognizing his distraction, Mendy's teacher suggests that he visit a prostitute to get it out of his system. But on a fateful night, when he meets Sacha, a captivating Russian expatriate, who works in a Tel Aviv bordello, his appetite for outside experience only grows stronger.
Who directed The Holy Land?
The Holy Land was directed by Eitan Gorlin.
Who stars in The Holy Land?
The principal cast of The Holy Land includes Oren Rehany, Tchelet Semel, Saul Stein, Albert Iluz, Aryeh Moskona.
When was The Holy Land released and how long is it?
The Holy Land was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Holy Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Holy Land was composed by Chris Cunningham.