Holy Lands
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Amanda Sthers |
| Products | Comedy-drama film |
| Parent | StudioCanal |
Holy Lands is a 2017 comedy-drama feature written and helmed by Amanda Sthers, featuring performances by James Caan, Tom Hollander, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Rosanna Arquette, Efrat Dor, and Patrick Bruel. The movie adapts Sthers' novel Les Terres saintes.
Plot
The story follows Harry Rosenmerck, a retired American Jewish cardiologist who departs from New York and his family to establish a pig farm in Nazareth, which generates local controversy. His initial clashes with Rabbi Moshe Cattan gradually transform into a friendship, leading Harry to reevaluate his complicated ties with his ex-wife, daughter, and his son David, a playwright. The narrative delves into the emotional reconciliation within this fractured family.
Cast
- James Caan as Harry
- Tom Hollander as Moshe
- Jonathan Rhys Meyers as David
- Rosanna Arquette as Monica
- Efrat Dor as Annabelle
- Patrick Bruel as Michel
Production
Filming took place in both Israel and Belgium, with production carried out in collaboration with StudioCanal.
Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 30% approval rating. Critic Christy Lemire from RogerEbert.com awarded it one and a half stars, while Trevor Johnston of Radio Times assigned it two out of five stars.
Accolades
At the 2018 Downtown Film Festival in Los Angeles, the film received awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Cinematography.