Live and Become (2005)
In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
Director: Radu Mihăileanu
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: March 30, 2005
Cast
- Moshe Abebe - Schlomo (teenager)
- Moshe Agazai - Schlomo (child)
- Sirak M. Sabahat - Schlomo (adult)
- Roni Hadar - Sara
- Yaël Abecassis - Yaël
- Roschdy Zem - Yoram Harrari
- Yitzhak Edgar - Qès Amrah
- Rami Danon - Papy
- Meskie Shibru Sivan - Schlomo's Mother
- Mimi Abonesh Kebede - Hana
Screenplay
- Alain-Michel Blanc (Screenplay)
- Radu Mihăileanu (Screenplay)
Music: Armand Amar
Cinematography: Rémy Chevrin
Editing: Ludo Troch
Production: France 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions, Cattleya, K2 SA, Transfax Film Productions, Canal+, Medusa Film, SCOPE Invest, CinéCinéma, Kiosque, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, CNC, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, SCOPE Pictures, Tax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge
Country: France, Israel, Belgium, Italy
Language: Amharic, Français, עִבְרִית
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Underdog Triumphs, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
underdog, post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), paris, france, love of one's life, parent child relationship, loss of loved one, refugee camp, adoption, immigration, ethiopia, trauma, rabbi, bar mitzvah, medicine, famine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Live and Become about?
- In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.
- Who directed Live and Become?
- Live and Become was directed by Radu Mihăileanu.
- Who stars in Live and Become?
- Live and Become stars Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat, Roni Hadar, Yaël Abecassis, Roschdy Zem.
- How long is Live and Become?
- Live and Become has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Live and Become?
- Live and Become is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Live and Become?
- Live and Become had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Live and Become gross?
- Live and Become grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Live and Become produced?
- Live and Become was produced in France, Israel, Belgium, Italy.
- What are the themes of Live and Become?
- The themes of Live and Become include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Underdog Triumphs, Medical Drama and Hospital.