James' Journey to Jerusalem
A cannily droll mix of social commentary and modern fable, Israeli filmmaker Ra'anan Alexandrowicz's debut feature follows the adventures of James, a devout Christian making a pilgrimage from his African village to the Holy Land. He becomes part of the migrant labor workforce in Tel Aviv and pursues his religious quest - until he gets a little taste of fortune by turning the tables on his employers. With a moving and charismatic performance by South African actor Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, "James' Journey to Jerusalem" is an astute exploration of the economic, moral and spiritual hypocrisies of Western society filtered through an evocative portrait of modern Israel's cultural and generational divisions.
Year: 2002
Genre: Foreign Language Films, African & Middle Eastern
Country: Israel
Director: Ra'anan Alexandrowicz
Starring: Siyabonga Melongisi Shibe, Arie Elias, Salim Dau, Sandra Schonwald, Hugh Masebenza
Duration: 87 Minutes
Rating: M
Subtitles: Yes
7.5/10
Location in store: Foreign (Africa & Middle East)
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