To Die in Jerusalem (2007)

Ever since 17-year-old Rachel Levy, an Israeli, was killed four years ago in Jerusalem by a Palestinian suicide bomber, her mother Abigail has found hardly a moment's peace. Levy's killer was Ayat al-Akhras, also 17, a schoolgirl from a Palestinian refugee camp several miles away. The two young women looked unbelievably alike. TO DIE IN JERUSALEM unabashedly explores the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the personal loss of two families. The film's most revealing moment is in an emotionally charged meeting between the mothers of the girls, presenting the most current reflection of the conflict as seen thru their eyes.

Director: Hilla Medalia
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
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Screenplay

Production: EJH Produtions, HBO Documentary Films, Priddy Brothers, kNow Productions
Country: Israel, Palestinian Territory
Language: العربية, English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: en

Keywords

palestinian-israeli conflict, woman director, suicide bomber

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is To Die in Jerusalem about?
Ever since 17-year-old Rachel Levy, an Israeli, was killed four years ago in Jerusalem by a Palestinian suicide bomber, her mother Abigail has found hardly a moment's peace. Levy's killer was Ayat al-Akhras, also 17, a schoolgirl from a Palestinian refugee camp several miles away. The two young women looked unbelievably alike. TO DIE IN JERUSALEM unabashedly explores the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the personal loss of two families. The film's most revealing moment is in an emotionally charged meeting between the mothers of the girls, presenting the most current reflection of the conflict as seen thru their eyes.
Who directed To Die in Jerusalem?
To Die in Jerusalem was directed by Hilla Medalia.
How long is To Die in Jerusalem?
To Die in Jerusalem has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is To Die in Jerusalem?
To Die in Jerusalem is a Documentary film.
Where was To Die in Jerusalem produced?
To Die in Jerusalem was produced in Israel, Palestinian Territory.