La Petite Jerusalem
An orthodox Jewish teen living with her family in a tight-knit Jewish suburb in Paris attempts to balance her religious upbringing with her increasingly complex view of the outside world. Religion, philosophy, romantic love and sensual desire all vie for the heart and mind of the smart and serious young Laura (Fanny Valette), in this rich, graceful and skillfully balanced debut feature from writer/director, Karin Albou.
Year: 2005
Genre: Drama, Foreign Language Films, French Cinema, Spiritual Cinema
Country: France
Director: Karin Albou
Starring: Fanny Valette, Elsa Zylberstein, Bruno Todeschini, Heidi Tillette deClermont Tonnerre, Sonia Tahar
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence and sex scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (France)
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