Time of Favor (Ha-Hesder) (NR)

synopsis

A thriller which follows Menachem, an Orthodox Army officer who lives in a West Bank settlement run by Rabbi Meltzer who preaches about the need for Jews to rule all of the Holy Land, including the Temple Mount. Menachem, who has been chosen by his military superiors to command an all-Orthodox unit, finds himself increasingly torn between his duty and his faith. He is also in love with Michal, the daughter of Rabbi Meltzer, who has been promised to wed Menachem's best friend, Pini. As the love triangle evolves, so does the violent scheme to blow up the Temple Mount so that the Jews can take it over.

details

Drama
1 hr. 38 min.
Opened January 18th, 2002

director

Joseph Cedar

writer

Joseph Cedar

To get the full Quicklook Films experience, uncheck "Enable on this Site" from Adblock Plus

synopsis

A thriller which follows Menachem, an Orthodox Army officer who lives in a West Bank settlement run by Rabbi Meltzer who preaches about the need for Jews to rule all of the Holy Land, including the Temple Mount. Menachem, who has been chosen by his military superiors to command an all-Orthodox unit, finds himself increasingly torn between his duty and his faith. He is also in love with Michal, the daughter of Rabbi Meltzer, who has been promised to wed Menachem's best friend, Pini. As the love triangle evolves, so does the violent scheme to blow up the Temple Mount so that the Jews can take it over.

details

Drama
1 hr. 38 min.
Opened January 18th, 2002

director

Joseph Cedar

writer

Joseph Cedar