Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Le Petite Jerusalem (2006)

French Drama - deals with orthodox religion and sexuality. Laura is an 18 year old girl who lives with her mom, older sister and sister's husband with their 4 kids in a low-income apartment in a suburb of Paris. Laura struggles to integrate her knowledge of philosophy via studies at the university with her orthodox Jewish upbringing. To the family's dismay, she falls in love with a Muslim guy who she works with at school. Lots of challenges and interesting insights into family dynamics, especially reconciling a passion for God with passion for romance. Very well cast and directed. Unique. 96 min.

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