Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome (1995)

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"This iconoclastic film, midway between fiction and documentary, explores the "over-sacred" side of Jerusalem. A political gamble for its inhabitants, a myth for its visitors, Jerusalem remains a universal object of desire that borders on fetishism. The film takes its inspiration from the Jerusalem Syndrome, a psychiatric syndrome, officially recognised in the 19th century, and from which the pilgrims and tourists that visited the Holy City suffered. A camera visits Jerusalem looking for a new approach to show the city. In parallel a young boy wanders the streets and discovers one night a prostitute with golden breasts. The boy, as does the camera, becomes a victim of a violently feminine Jerusalem." - DAfilms

Director: Eyal Sivan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 65 min
Release Date:
Country: France
Original Language: he
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome about?
"This iconoclastic film, midway between fiction and documentary, explores the "over-sacred" side of Jerusalem. A political gamble for its inhabitants, a myth for its visitors, Jerusalem remains a universal object of desire that borders on fetishism. The film takes its inspiration from the Jerusalem Syndrome, a psychiatric syndrome, officially recognised in the 19th century, and from which the pilgrims and tourists that visited the Holy City suffered. A camera visits Jerusalem looking for a new approach to show the city. In parallel a young boy wanders the streets and discovers one night a prostitute with golden breasts. The boy, as does the camera, becomes a victim of a violently feminine Jerusalem." - DAfilms
Who directed Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome?
Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome was directed by Eyal Sivan.
How long is Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome?
Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome has a runtime of 1h 5m (65 minutes).
What genre is Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome?
Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome is a Documentary film.
Where was Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome produced?
Jerusalem(s), Borderline Syndrome was produced in France.