Live and Become

In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.

Release Date

Mar 30, 2005

Runtime

2h 20m

Director

Radu Mihăileanu

Original Title

Va, vis et deviens

Country

France, Israel, Belgium, Italy

Company

France 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions

Budget

$5,650,000

Revenue

$3,691,534