A Tale Of Love And Darkness (2015 / 2016)
C / B&W – 95m
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1 – Widescreen
Based On The Book By: Amos Oz
Screenplay By: Natalie Portman
Dir.: Natalie Portman
Starring: Natalie Portman
The story of Amos Oz’s youth, set against the backdrop of the end of the British Mandate for Palestine and the early years of the state of Israel. How a young man become a writer – in short. While it is impressively acted, the pacing is the big hindrance for this film. Portman had a strong start to directing feature films with this one.
Trivia: The producers wanted the film to be in English but Natalie Portman fought them and made it in Hebrew, like the book. Portman optioned the rights to the book after having tea with the author and his wife. This is Natalie Portman’s directorial feature film debut. She previously directed a short film titled: Eve (2008) and a short segment of the film: New York, I Love You (2008).
Rated: [PG–13] – Thematic Content & Some Disturbing Violent Images
Available on DVD & Digital Copy