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Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive

Name: Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive
Director: Yossi Atia, David Ofek
Released: 2020
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

7.5/10

Good

2020

Director

Yossi Atia, David Ofek

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive is a character-driven black comedy that explores the intersection of individual trauma and regional instability. It succeeds in centering mental health as a primary narrative force, giving the protagonist control over how he processes his anxiety. While the film engages deeply with the complex ethnic and cultural landscape of Jerusalem, it lacks specific details regarding gender and LGBTQ+ representation. The focus remains tightly locked on the male protagonist's internal struggle. Ultimately, the film moves away from simplistic moral binaries, opting instead for a sophisticated look at how individuals reclaim control within a contested environment.

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Category Breakdown

Does Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film is categorized as a romance, but specific details regarding non-straight relationships are not provided. The score reflects a neutral baseline for the narrative.

How does Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses heavily on a single male protagonist's psychological journey. There is no information available regarding the roles or influence of female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive?

Fair

The film is set within the multi-ethnic landscape of Jerusalem. It engages with ethnic identity through the protagonist's lived experience in a complex geopolitical context.

How does Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive represent religion and culture?

Good

By using black comedy to address terror, the film avoids sanitized national depictions. It favors personal psychological truths over monolithic religious or patriotic messaging.

Does Born in Jerusalem and Still Alive include disability representation?

Good

The narrative centers on invisible disabilities, specifically anxiety and trauma. The protagonist's mental health serves as the central engine of the story rather than a mere plot device.

Present on Screen

Provides meaningful representation of invisible disabilities like anxiety and trauma.
Uses black comedy to deconstruct traditional, sanitized national and cultural narratives.
Centers the protagonist's mental health as a driving force rather than a cliché.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit information regarding the representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Provides limited insight into the roles or influence of female characters.
Does not detail the specific ethnic composition of the supporting cast.

Official Synopsis

A black comedy which follows Ronen Matalon's journey to overcome his anxiety of terror attacks. Ronen uses writing and guiding a tour of terror-attack sites along Jerusalem's Jaffa Street to try and break free from his trauma.

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