Little Jerusalem (2006): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Little Jerusalem is a 2006 drama directed by Karin Albou. It earned $438,513 worldwide. Critics gave it 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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- Director
- Karin Albou
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Arabic - Studio
- Kino International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Little Jerusalem About?
The premise of Little Jerusalem without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in Sarcelles, a Parisian neighborhood known as "Little Jerusalem" due to its large Jewish community, this film follows 18-year-old Laura. She grapples with questions of faith, love, and personal identity as she explores her place within her community and her own desires. The story delves into the complexities of reconciling diverse influences and emotions, offering a thoughtful exploration of self-discovery.
Little Jerusalem Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- female full frontal nudity
- title directed by female
- female nudity
- female topless nudity
- undressing
- adult child lives with parents
- female rear nudity
- skinny dipping
- adult daughter lives with her parents
- woman
- love
- young
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- jewish
- religion
- tunisian
- algerian
- muslim
- f rated
- orthodox jew
- interfaith
- interfaith relationship
- french
- male female relationship
- france
- family relationships
- paris france
- apartment
The Director of Little Jerusalem
Directed by Karin Albou.
- Director Karin Albou
More from Karin Albou
More films directed by Karin Albou, best-rated first: The Wedding Song and La Petite Jérusalem.
Little Jerusalem Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Little Jerusalem 62% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 62% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
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TMDB 55% User score
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Little Jerusalem Plot Summary
What happens in Little Jerusalem from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the bustling heart of an apartment on the outskirts of Paris, Laura (Fanny Valette), a dedicated student deeply engrossed in Kantian philosophy, lives alongside her sister Mathilde (Elsa Zylberstein), her brother-in-law Ariel, their four lively children, and their Tunisian mother. Despite her mother’s fervent attempts to secure a prosperous future for Laura through marriage, the steadfast young woman remains unwavering in her determination to lead a life rooted in principles, free from romantic complications. Laura’s yearning for autonomy intensifies her desire to escape the confines of her current environment, envisioning a vibrant existence in the very center of Paris.
Full summary
The whole story of Little Jerusalem, scene by scene
Little Jerusalem Box Office
Little Jerusalem grossed $438,513 worldwide. $53,580 came from the US and Canada and $384,933 (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$438.5K
- US & Canada
- $53.6K
- International
- $384.9K
Little Jerusalem Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Little Jerusalem.
How Well Do You Know Little Jerusalem?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Laura's main academic pursuit in the film?
Little Jerusalem Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “ירושלים הקטנה” and “犹太女人”.
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- ירושלים הקטנה
- 犹太女人
- La Pequeña Jerusalén
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Movies Like Little Jerusalem
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including La Petite Jérusalem, O Jerusalem and Little Lili.
Little Jerusalem FAQ: Box Office, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Little Jerusalem, each answered in a sentence.
When was Little Jerusalem released?
Little Jerusalem was released on January 27, 2006.
Who directed Little Jerusalem?
Little Jerusalem was directed by Karin Albou.
More films by Karin Albou How much did Little Jerusalem make at the box office?
Little Jerusalem grossed $438,513 worldwide ($53,580 domestic, $384,933 international).
How is Little Jerusalem rated?
Little Jerusalem has 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Little Jerusalem have a post-credit scene?
No. Little Jerusalem has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Little Jerusalem in?
The original language of Little Jerusalem is Arabic.
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