My Father My Lord | 
| Director: David Volach
Actors: Assi Dayan, Ilan Grif
Studio: KINO INTERNATIONAL
Category: DVD
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 34248
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: Hebrew (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 72 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: D6002D
UPC: 738329060022
EAN: 0738329060022
ASIN: B001F3FULA
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Release Date: December 2, 2008
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Studio: Kino International Release Date: 12/02/2008 Run time: 72 minutes
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A small work of art that will resonate long after the end of the film November 22, 2008
Linda Linguvic (New York City)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This Israeli import has a big theme - the price that is paid by following rigid religious beliefs. The acting in this heartbreaking drama was absolutely impeccable as we meet an Orthodox rabbi, his wife and their young son of about eight. There is love in this small family and they do not question their religious practices or beliefs. And then a tragedy occurs, and their lives are turned upside down. There were tears in my eyes as I watched this film. It felt absolutely real with the story moving quickly and the proper amount of time spent to establish their characters and their motives. I was captured from the very beginning and consider this film a small work of art.
I saw this film at the Tribecca Film festival and had the privilege of hearing the director talk about his work. All the people involved in the production were Israeli, of course, but they were not necessarily Orthodox. All the details included in the film made the story very real. And the ending raised the kind of open-ended moral question that resonated with me long after I left the theater.
I am glad the this film is finally getting wide distribution. But even if it hadn't made it, this filmmaker clearly has a gift for making films and his future looks bright. Because the film is so sad, I cannot recommend it for everyone. But I sure am glad it is now being sold on Amazon.
Highly recommended.
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