Berlin-Jerusalem (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1989, Berlin-Jerusalem is a drama film directed by Amos Gitai, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Two interconnected stories in the 1930s, one set in Berlin, the other in Palestine: Mania Vilbouchevich Shohat (1880-1961), called Tania, a Russian Jew and revolutionary, goes from Minsk to Palestine to live on a collective. She promotes feminism and laments a shift in the men from self-defense to aggression. Her friend, Else Lasker-Schuler (1869 - 1945), expressionist poet and German Jew, is in Berlin, writing, caring for her son, watching Hitler's movement take power. She goes to Jerusalem and imagines a park for Arab and Jew. Her poems, voiced from within, capture her experience. The film meditates on the violence at the root of Israel's birth: of the Nazis and of the Zionists.
Who’s in it. Berlin-Jerusalem stars Lisa Kreuzer as Else, Rivka Neuman as Tania, Markus Stockhausen as Ludwig and Benjamin Levi as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Berlin-Jerusalem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Berlin-Jerusalem page.
If you liked it. Fans of Berlin-Jerusalem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Berlin-Jerusalem (1989)?
- In GB, Berlin-Jerusalem is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Berlin-Jerusalem worth watching?
- Berlin-Jerusalem holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Berlin-Jerusalem?
- Berlin-Jerusalem stars Lisa Kreuzer, Rivka Neuman, Markus Stockhausen, Benjamin Levi and Vernon Dobtcheff.
- When was Berlin-Jerusalem released?
- Berlin-Jerusalem was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.