Movie No. 22 (2017): A TALE OF LOVE AND DARKNESS
A Tale of Love and Darkness (2015)
Director: Natalie Portman
Cast: Natalie Portman, Gilad Kahana, Amir Tessler
In Hebrew, with English subtitles
Amos Oz, probably the most acclaimed contemporary writer of Israel, tells, in the form of a memoir, the events that led to the founding of Israel. The narrative is basically on the point of view of his troubled family. Natalie Portman, in her directorial debut, translates the book into movie. She also stars as the matriarch in the movie.
Director: Natalie Portman
Cast: Natalie Portman, Gilad Kahana, Amir Tessler
In Hebrew, with English subtitles
Amos Oz, probably the most acclaimed contemporary writer of Israel, tells, in the form of a memoir, the events that led to the founding of Israel. The narrative is basically on the point of view of his troubled family. Natalie Portman, in her directorial debut, translates the book into movie. She also stars as the matriarch in the movie.
Portman's connection to the material is well put in her direction and performance. For a neophyte director tackling on convoluted story, this effort deserves praise. I have to mention the excellent cinematography.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: April 2, 2017
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