The Band's Visit

Set in Tel Aviv, New Israeli Film ‘Jellyfish’ Shines With Virtue, Veracity

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on June 3, 2008 - 1:25am.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 4.5/5CHICAGO – It has been a banner year so far for the Israeli film industry. Following the American debuts of “The Band’s Visit” and “Beaufort,” we now have the stunningly composed and heart-rending “Jellyfish”.

Israeli Directorial Debut ‘The Band’s Visit’ Built on Series of Bittersweet, Exquisite Moments

Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on March 18, 2008 - 10:05pm.

HollywoodChicago.com Oscarman rating: 5/5CHICAGO – When we speak of conflicts between people or ideologies, there’s a tendency for broad categorization. Who are the liberals or the conservatives? What type of people make up the Israelis or Palestinians? Who are the people of color and who are white?

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