Bethlehem

About the movie

Bethlehem tells the story of the unlikely bond between Razi, an Israeli secret service officer, and his Palestinian informant Sanfur, younger brother of a senior Palestinian militant. When the Israeli secret service discovers how deeply involved Sanfur is in his brother’s activities, Razi is faced with an impossible dilemma.
Directed by Yuval Adler and co-written by Ali Waked, an Arab journalist who spent years in the West Bank, Bethlehem gives an unparalleled, authentic portrait of the complex reality behind the news. Awarded six times at the Ophir Awards (the Israeli Oscars) including Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
“Powerful” – Indiewire
“This tightly wound clock-ticking thriller examines the Arab-Israeli conflict to impressive effect.” – Variety
“A punchy espionage thriller” – The Hollywood Reporter

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