A New Spirit (2017)

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A drama inspired by the best-selling autobiography "Why Me" by Jacob Damkani. "A New Spirit" tells the story of two brothers, Jacob and Shmuel, who grew up in a poor, traditional Jewish family. As they mature, Shmuel becomes more orthodox and religious while Jacob is exposed to Christianity and ends up becoming a leader of Messianic Judaism, spreading the word of Jesus. Shmuel and the entire Orthodox community treat Jacob as a radical missionary and accuse him of stealing pure Jewish souls. The conflict between the two brothers escalates to real violence when an attempt is made to kill Jacob, causing the dissolution of the entire family.

Director: Doron Eran
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Screenplay

Music: Dani Reichental
Editing: Eyal Sibi
Country: Israel
Language: English, עִבְרִית
Original Language: he
More Films by Director: Doron Eran

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A New Spirit about?
A drama inspired by the best-selling autobiography "Why Me" by Jacob Damkani. "A New Spirit" tells the story of two brothers, Jacob and Shmuel, who grew up in a poor, traditional Jewish family. As they mature, Shmuel becomes more orthodox and religious while Jacob is exposed to Christianity and ends up becoming a leader of Messianic Judaism, spreading the word of Jesus. Shmuel and the entire Orthodox community treat Jacob as a radical missionary and accuse him of stealing pure Jewish souls. The conflict between the two brothers escalates to real violence when an attempt is made to kill Jacob, causing the dissolution of the entire family.
Who directed A New Spirit?
A New Spirit was directed by Doron Eran.
Who stars in A New Spirit?
A New Spirit stars Imri Biton, Ohad Shahar, Doron Ben-David, Moriya Ben-Harush.
Where was A New Spirit produced?
A New Spirit was produced in Israel.