Jerusalem

Ron has contributed to countless films over his career, notably: The Aviator , A. The Empire Strikes Back. We ask several questions in the film: Why was Jerusalem considered the center of the world by so many cultures? Why is it the most fought over piece of land in history? Why did it survive while many other cities in the ancient world fell into obscurity? Why are some of the holiest sites in the world for Jews, Christians and Muslims located within this tiny square mile? The project is passionately committed to promoting co-existence between the three Abrahamic faiths on an unprecedented scale.

All three have success in creating engaging and ground-breaking documentaries. What is unique about this film compared to other documentaries on Jerusalem? A combination of incredibly high-resolution images, state-of-the-art projectors, giant screens, unique theater geometry and six-channel surround sound makes audiences feel as if they are experiencing Jerusalem and the Holy Land first hand. We have made every effort to compose the images and move the camera in a way that makes you feel like you are there. We looked for unique perspectives, angles and access to give you something you could never get on television or a smaller screen.

We designed and edited the pictures and sound for maximum impact, whether in or on an Omnimax Dome or a 3D flat screen. What were some of the biggest challenges you encountered making this film? The first challenge for anyone tackling Jerusalem is the weight of the subject itself.

There is so much controversy inherent in the subject matter and lack of consensus. Building trust with the different communities was key to obtaining the permits and goodwill necessary. Well before filming began, we met with key political, religious and community authorities: We knew filming extraordinary images of Jerusalem and the Holy land from the air was vital to the success of a memorable giant screen experience. We worked for nearly a year to secure the permits to fly at low altitude over the Old City — something that has not been done in over 20 years. Even once we got the permission, we were denied the right to film on the day we were supposed to do so.

Thanks to Duby Tal of Albatross and Noam Shalev of Highlight Films, we succeeded in capturing truly memorable images not likely to be repeated anytime soon. We also worked relentlessly to gain access to parts of Jerusalem that few ever see: We were one of the only international film crews to be allowed inside the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque. Perhaps the most difficult single day of filming was the Ceremony of the Holy Fire. We scouted the ceremony in and planned to film it with three cameras. Just to run a power cable to a single light requires permission from each church body.

We used 24 lights set on dimmers so not to disturb the event and had to install them almost a week in advance. We then setup in the middle of the night to get the best angles so that other TV crews and journalists would not block us. Once the church was full, we had to politely convince pilgrims to put down their iPads and camera phones in front of us or not to set our cameras on fire as they waved their torches! What accomplishments are you most proud of on this production? When we submitted the original script for this film to the political and religious authorities in Jerusalem, we were told we would be lucky to get half of what we asked for on paper.

Equally satisfying is that we successfully employed a mixed crew of Israelis, Palestinians and internationals of different religions and points of view. We had Jews, Christians, Muslims, Mormons and atheists and everyone learned something about the other during this production. We set out with this film to foster understanding and tolerance and we saw it in action every day on the set.

How did you cast the three girls in the film? We set out to cast real Jerusalemite students, not actors, so we worked with local schools in the city. Around Muslim and Christian students applied and about half were called back to interview for minutes each on video. From these we selected a few we found had most promise, and met with their families.

Many of her classmates had no idea her history in Jerusalem went so far back. Farah was 15 at the time and she seemed so mature and thoughtful. Nadia Tadros the Christian we found through an ad we put up on our Arabic Facebook page. She played guitar and sang her own composition for the audition. She had so much charisma and energy. Her family was Greek Orthodox and Catholic, so she could speak to both of the main Christian traditions in Jerusalem. Revital Zacharie the Jew came to us just a few weeks before we started to film.

You could really see a love of history passed down from generation to generation. We need your help to let the world know about this amazing film. Host a Screening Event? Email us at Jerusalem ngs. Wishing a very Happy Chanukah to all of our friends who celebrate!!! Here is a pre-dawn view from the rooftop of Here is the view from the chapel of G'mar Tov to all of our Jewish friends observing YomKippur, which begins Showings will be on Just like summer is beginning to fade into fall; so does the day into night in Here is an aerial view of the Jordan River, The Mar Saba Monastery was built Please go experience them online, with accompanying interactives.

These materials will complement the film, extending the learning and providing opportunities for classroom or other venue discussion. The filmmakers wish to promote a better understanding of the different beliefs surrounding Jerusalem in order to foster dialogue, respect and tolerance between the three Abrahamaic faiths Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

For those who wish to explore Jerusalem further from a spiritual perspective, the filmmakers asked Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and inter-faith leaders to create the following materials. They are designed to provide a basis for discussion. In addition, there are outlines for clergy to use as inspiration for sermons. Sign up for updates. Louis, MO - St. Filmmaker's Statement Jerusalem stirs passions so deep and its role in Western civilization is so pivotal that we as filmmakers felt moved to bring this city to the world through the beauty and power of the giant screen.

She has since moved to Texas to study pure sciences a Nadia Tadros is studying Marketing at Birzeit University in the Palestinian Territories and also pursuing her musical education at the Magnificat Inst She is a gifted dancer who has been studying ballet and contemporary dance Taran Davies, co-founder of Cosmic Picture, conceived, developed and produced the aw Jake Eberts was one of the most successful independent producers in the film industr Duby Tal served as a helicopter pilot in the Israel Air Force, and then went on to s Michael Brook has forged his own path over his year career as a record producer, Thierry Morlaas-Lurbe has been working as a Sound Man in cinema and television since Shabtai Itzhak is a seasoned 1st Assistant Director from Jerusalem who has worked on Ruba Mimi is a Palestinian journalist who obtained her degree in Journalism and Poli Jean-Marie Drot was born near Paris where he studied photography, He began editing Alan Markowitz is a visual effects industry veteran with over 30 years of film produ He specializes in mot Peter is a director, producer, and cinematographer based in San Francisco, Californi Alexis Cadorette Vigneau has been working as a Post Production specialist for more t Mike is a multiple award-winning producer, director and writer of 8 large-format cin Where can I see the film?

Please check our website for accurate current screening information. Yad Vashem , Israel's national memorial to the victims of the Holocaust , houses the world's largest library of Holocaust-related information. The complex contains a state-of-the-art museum that explores the genocide of the Jews through exhibits that focus on the personal stories of individuals and families killed in the Holocaust. An art gallery featuring the work of artists who perished is also present.

Further, Yad Vashem commemorates the 1. The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra , established in the s, [] has appeared around the world. The Israel Festival , featuring indoor and outdoor performances by local and international singers, concerts, plays, and street theater has been held annually since , and Jerusalem has been the major organizer of this event. The Jerusalem Theater in the Talbiya neighborhood hosts over concerts a year, as well as theater and dance companies and performing artists from overseas. Jerusalem was declared the Capital of Arab Culture in The Museum on the Seam, which explores issues of coexistence through art, is situated on the road dividing eastern and western Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is the state broadcasting center of Israel. God TV , an international Christian television network is also based in the city. The two most popular sports are football soccer and basketball. Fans include political figures who often attend its games. Beitar has won the top league six times, while Hapoel has never succeeded.

Since its opening in , Teddy Stadium has been Jerusalem's primary football stadium, with a capacity of 31, In basketball, Hapoel Jerusalem is one of the top teams in the top division. The Jerusalem Marathon , established in , is an international marathon race held annually in Jerusalem in the month of March. In , the Jerusalem Marathon drew 15, runners, including 1, from fifty countries outside Israel. A popular non-competitive sports event is the Jerusalem March , held annually during the Sukkot festival. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other uses, see Jerusalem disambiguation.

For further information, see Names of Jerusalem. For other uses, see Al-Quds disambiguation and Bayt al-Maqdis disambiguation. City in Israel and Palestine, Israel. Jerusalem skyline looking north from St. City in the Middle East. Etymology Who is a Jew? Jewish peoplehood Jewish identity. Tanakh Torah Nevi'im Ketuvim. This section may stray from the topic of the article. Please help improve this section or discuss this issue on the talk page.

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City of David and History of ancient Israel and Judah. History of Jerusalem during the Middle Ages. Jerusalem Subdistrict, Mandatory Palestine. Battle for Jerusalem and City Line Jerusalem. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. April Learn how and when to remove this template message. Demographic history of Jerusalem. Religious significance of Jerusalem.

List of Israeli twin towns and sister cities. Article 3 regards Jerusalem as its capital. One of its documents, described as "for discussion purposes only", says that Palestine has a '"vision"' for a future in which "East Jerusalem The presidential residence, government offices, supreme court and parliament Knesset are located there. Some of the Palestinian villages and neighborhoods have been relinquished to the West Bank de facto by way of the Israeli West Bank barrier , [16] but their legal statuses have not been reverted.

On the annexation of East Jerusalem, Israel also incorporated an area of the West Bank into the Jerusalem municipal area which represented more than ten times the area of East Jerusalem under Jordanian rule. Basic Law of Palestine. Archived from the original PDF on 6 February Retrieved 25 July Archived from the original on 18 April Retrieved 25 November This paper is for discussion purposes only. Nothing is agreed until everything is agreed. Palestinian vision for Jerusalem Pursuant to our vision , East Jerusalem , as defined by its pre occupation municipal borders, shall be the capital of Palestine, and West Jerusalem shall be the capital of Israel , with each state enjoying full sovereignty over its respective part of the city.

Archived from the original PDF on 4 March Palestine's capital, East Jerusalem The Palestinian acceptance of the border, which includes East Jerusalem, is a painful compromise: Jerusalem has always been and remains the political, administrative and spiritual heart of Palestine. Occupied East Jerusalem is the natural socio-economic and political center for the future Palestinian state.

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The Palestine Yearbook of International Law, — Palestine's claim to Jerusalem is founded on the longtime status of the Palestinian Arabs as the majority population of Palestine. On that basis the Palestinians claim sovereignty over all of Palestine. The Palestinians claim descent from the Canaanites, the earliest recorded inhabitants of Palestine. Although political control changed hands many times through history, this population, which was Arabized by the Arab conquest of the seventh century A. Acutely aware of the distinctiveness of Palestinian history, the Palestinians saw themselves as the heirs of its rich associations.

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