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The Little Traitor (2007) -- Based on the novel "Panther in the Basement" by the world-renowned author, Amos Oz, the movie takes place in Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state. Proffy Liebowitz, a militant yet sensitive eleven year old wants nothing more than for the occupying British to get the hell out of his land. Proffy and his two friends spend most of their time plotting ways to terrorize and/or blow up the British until one evening, while he's out after curfew, Proffy is seized by Sergeant Dunlop, a British officer. Instead of arresting him, he deposits him back home,but what ensues in the weeks to come is a friendship between these two foes. Proffy looks to Dunlop as a father figure as his own father is cold and remote. Dunlop, lonely and poetic, loves the spirited boy and they find lots to talk about in their meetings which Proffy must keep a secret from his friends and family. When Proffy's friends follow him one day and see that he has been visiting the detested enemy, they report him to the town officials and Proffy is brought to "trial" for being a traitor. He is eventually found innocent but these experiences shape him for life;especially the shock that he could have such genuine affection for the enemy.
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Director:
Lynn Roth
Writers (WGA):
Lynn Roth (screenplay)
Amos Oz (novel)
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Release Date:
23 January 2009 (Mexico) more
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Based on the novel "Panther in the Basement" by the world-renowned author, Amos Oz, the movie takes place in Palestine in 1947... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
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(4 articles)
Wicked Stepfathers, Law Breaking Citizens and Wild Things
 (From IFC. 12 October 2009, 9:13 AM, PDT)
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 (From Movie Jungle. 2 October 2009, 7:03 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
friendship between a British soldier and a young Israeli boy just prior to the formation of the state of Israel more (7 total)
US Showtimes:
Laemmle Music Hall 7:20pm (personalize) more

Cast

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Ido Port ... Proffy

Alfred Molina ... Dunlop
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jake Barker ... Chaim Zosoma

Theodore Bikel ... Security Officer
Vivian Brunstein ... British Solider
Levana Finkelstein ... Grandmother Tykocinski
Rami Heuberger ... Proffi's father
Anat Klausner ... Danielle
Boris Reinis ... Chita's father
Lior Sasson ... Mr. Hochberg
Ofer Shechter ... Sergeant
Gilya Stern ... Miriam

A.J. Tannen ... (voice)
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Also Known As:
Ha'boged Hakatan (Israel: Hebrew title)
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Runtime:
88 min
Country:
Israel | USA
Language:
English | Hebrew
Color:
Color
Certification:
Mexico:A | Australia:PG
Filming Locations:
Israel more
Company:
Evanstone Films Ltd. more

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friendship between a British soldier and a young Israeli boy just prior to the formation of the state of Israel, 31 January 2009
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Author: denar427 from united states

This story was told beautifully. it is like watching a truffaut film. It is one of those films that allow you to experience a moment in time. It is told simply and clearly with a wonderful performance by Alfred Molina. the young boys are at the same time earnest in their beliefs and headstrong in their rebellious strategy. The setting of Israel 1948 is very authentic and very aptly captures a time past. Seeing Jews, Arabs, Christians coexisting in daily life is a rarely seen way of life. It is important to see that this did and can exist. This aspect of the struggles prior to the formation of the state of Israel is very interesting and relevant , especially now. The Little Traitor captures both the energy and the sensitivity of the time. I think it is a movie that will appeal to a cross section of ages and backgrounds. I think that it is a rare film that can be enjoyed by a family together and will teach about history, hope and humanity.

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