Little Jerusalem (film)

Little Jerusalem French La Petite Jrusalem is a 2005 French drama film directed by Karin Albou. Albous film depicts how the conflict between the rational and the irrational drives the relationships within a Jewish family living in the outskirts of Paris.

Ariel and Mathildes troubled marital relationship reinforces the films theme of conflict. Mathilde Elsa Zylberstein is a woman who strictly abides by the traditions of the Torah, and believes sexual pleasure is forbidden. Ariel does not want to ask his wife to do things in bed that only he enjoys, and has an extramarital affair, for he does not dare to encumber his wifes modesty. Mathilde, however, seeks advice from the woman at the mikveh, or ritual bath, who corrects her and reassures her that Jewish law does not forbid pleasure in conjugal relations. As the film progresses, Mathilde gains more comfort, and the happiness in her marriage is reclaimed.The passing of time is marked in the film by Jewish holidays, beginning with Rosh Hashanah and more specifically Tashlikh. Also shown are community celebrations of Simchat Torah and Purim. ........

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