It would surprise no-one if the country of Israel put out a political film. Well they have and this is it. Except it's not about international politics. It's about internal politics, the politics of a consortium of intellectuals who are either brilliant or are excessively pedantic. Although the topics of their research are the Hebrew holy books, religion plays no part in this film. The principle sparring partners are a dutiful rising-star son and his past-his-prime papa. The film has layers of depth, almost all of which give us an opportunity to see and laugh at ourselves if we choose to do so. Be assured, though, that the role of a Jewish mother is in no way diminished.
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