CinemaOSMovie · 2005 · 2h 20m · NR

Live and Become

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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.

Directed byRadu Mihăileanu

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 20m
Language
FR
Released
March 30, 2005
Budget
$5,650,000
Revenue
$3,691,534
Studios
France 3 CinémaElzévir FilmsCattleya

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Live and Become American trailer

Live and Become American trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Moshe Abebe

Schlomo (teenager)

Moshe Agazai

Schlomo (child)

Sirak M. Sabahat

Schlomo (adult)

Roni Hadar

Roni Hadar

Sara

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël

Roschdy Zem

Roschdy Zem

Yoram Harrari

Yitzhak Edgar

Qès Amrah

Rami Danon

Papy

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Schlomo's Mother

Mimi Abonesh Kebede

Hana

Creative team
Directed by
Radu Mihăileanu
Radu Mihăileanu
Written by
Alain-Michel Blanc
Alain-Michel Blanc
Radu Mihăileanu
Radu Mihăileanu
Produced by
Denis Carot
Denis Carot
Marie Masmonteil

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