La petite Jérusalem / Little Jerusalem

La petite Jérusalem / Little Jerusalem

by Karin Albou (2005) with Fanny Valette, Elsa Zylberstein, Hedi Tillette de Clermont-Tonerre, Sonia Tahar (France, 96 mins.)

Set in the suburban Paris neighbourhood of Sarcelles, known as ‘Little Jerusalem’ due to its large Jewish population, the film focuses on 18-year-old student Laura (Valette) as she tries to reconcile all the conflicting influences and feelings to which study and experience have introduced her. SACD Screenwriting Award – 2005 Cannes Film Festival