O Jerusalem

Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, this historical drama follows Bobby Goldman, a Jewish man from New York, and Saïd Chahine, an Arab from Jerusalem. The two men form a close bond in New York based on shared values and ideals. However, after the United Nations votes to partition Palestine and establish the state of Israel, the friends travel to the region. Their relationship deteriorates as they are drawn into the escalating conflict, eventually becoming enemies who reflect the broader struggle between their respective cultures and religions.

The film was directed by Élie Chouraqui, who also co-wrote the screenplay and served as a producer. Within his filmography, this project follows his work on Paroles et musique and Man on Fire, and precedes Les Héros du Louvre. The cast features JJ Feild and Saïd Taghmaoui in the lead roles, supported by Maria Papas, Patrick Bruel, Ian Holm, and Cécile Cassel.

Produced by companies including Canal+ and France 2 Cinéma, the movie had a budget of 24 million USD but earned 3 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a rating of 6/10 on IMDb based on 1,000 votes and a score of 6.1/10 on TMDB from 34 votes.