Next Year in Jerusalem | 
| Actors: Dean Alai, Steven Brinberg, Peter J. Byrnes, Harry Chambarry, Michael Denigris
Studio: Water Bearer Films
List Price: $39.95
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 83248
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6305265119
UPC: 759259181137
EAN: 9786305265115
ASIN: 6305265119
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
Release Date: February 26, 1999
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Condition: Great shape video and box
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 A very special, unique tale of learning to be yourself. May 6, 1999
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There is perhaps no other film like this: a completely honest and unpretentious look at what it means to be at odds with your own identity. Almost documentary-like in its simple cinemagraphic style and highlighted and underlined by post-modern singer-songwriter Richard Barone's brilliant score, "Next Year in Jerusalem" succeeds because the focus never leavesthe plight of the two protagonists: one closeted because of his gayness, but open about his Jewishness, the other comfortable with his sexuality, but a closeted Jew. A film in which compassion wins out
 great story, spotty production October 20, 2002
chris jennings (LA CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This beautifully written story has some problems due to it's ultra low budget. The camera work is not very good, some of the acting is spotty. But former porn queen Georgina Spelvin, the two male leads and the girl who plays the Rabbi's daughter are superb. Some may find this hard to sit thru due to the camerawork, but the story and script are so well executed, that this is forgivable. I believe the director also wrote this. I'd like to see what he can do with a real budget, and a real crew.
 Not Perfect but a great try January 17, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
While the production value of this film is questionable, the writting is very solid. It tells a difficult story about difficult issues and treats these issues pretty well. Considering that this is the director's first try he had done a very good job. I have to question the review about this film needing a shower and a change of clothes, I can not imagine that this person actually watched the film.
incredible, beautiful story February 19, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is perhaps the cheapest looking film I've seen since Plan 9 From Outer Space---but this is no Ed Wood film. There's some real talent here. A deeply moving story of two gay orthodox Jews in love, one in the closet about being Jewish, and the other in the closet about being gay, this no budget production is saved by a brilliantly written story and fine acting by the leads. This is simply one of the best scripts in years, and it's a shame the producers couldn't raise the funds needed to shoot it properly. A smart film with heart!
Accurately portrays the feelings of the gay Frum Jew April 19, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
While some of the acting and production values may illicit chuckles, the film really nails the feelings of a religious person recognizing the 'unacceptable' in themselves and learning to live with and accept it
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