
Set seven days before the creation of the state of Israel in May 1948, a small rusted ship, with a group of concentration camp survivors from Shoah, is received at the new territory with open hostility. They are met by British troops, who are shooting at them, and are trying to forbid them from disembarking. As well, the survivors are met with guns blasts being shot by the Jewish secret army, who has come to help them. Only a small group actually succeeds in landing on the sm... (Full plot summary below)
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Set seven days before the creation of the state of Israel in May 1948, a small rusted ship, with a group of concentration camp survivors from Shoah, is received at the new territory with open hostility. They are met by British troops, who are shooting at them, and are trying to forbid them from disembarking. As well, the survivors are met with guns blasts being shot by the Jewish secret army, who has come to help them. Only a small group actually succeeds in landing on the small beach, where they are able to experience their first hours in Palestine. Tired and hungry, the hopeful emigrants have then to follow the Jewish forces to immediately take up arms against the Arabs. Unspoken truths from both sides explode in the violent and tragic conflict.
Leave your thoughts about Kedma.
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonThe characters prove nothing more than patchy sketches and the drama simply evaporates. |
| Montreal Film JournalKevin N. LaforestSeems slow and aimless for half of its running time, but the last stretch is riveting and thought-provoking. |
| User ReviewAndrew K"If you want to survive, you must forget"...this was definitely worth seeing, and I'd especially recommend it to those interested in the politics of identity and the nation-state. For me, this was especially well-timed since I'd just completed a research project on the 1948 partition and war. Also: the dialogue is great. |
| User ReviewAzeneth Rquite an amazing film. different than what i expected. |
| User ReviewDaniel NThis is a great movie. Almost like watching a documentary. If you are interested in the story of modern-day Israel, this movie is a must see. |
| User ReviewRafaela FStupid people at war. Always complaining for justice, but doing the same to their ennemies. |
| User ReviewMaje PDe las peores pelÃculas que he visto últimamente. Se ha vendido como "gran" cine israelà pero es mala, mala. Un guión pésimo, situaciones que llegan al ridÃculo, actores que no son actores y muchos de los defectos del cine de Gitai llevados al extremo. |