"An unorthodox feature about the Jewish state." - VARIETY

"Explores the underbelly of life in Jerusalem after dark." - CNN

RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

Set in the world's holiest city during the dawn of the new century as fanatical Christians from across the globe arrive in hopes of provoking a confrontation between the many extremist Arabs and Jews, the plot of "The Holy Land" focuses on Menachem Weinbaum ("Mendy"), a young rabbinical student who is restless to learn about the bigger world. On the advice of his slightly demented teacher, Mendy visits a brothel in Tel Aviv so he can be rid of his "madness" and return to his studies. There he meets Sasha, a nineteen-year-old Russian prostitute, whose dire situation and immense beauty captivates him. But Mendy's world really opens up when he discovers Mike's Place, a real-life magnet for the lost souls who flock to Jerusalem . A place where Arabs, Christians and Jews drink side by side. Mike's Place introduces Mendy to a gun-toting American-born settler, a shady entrepreneurial Arab, and a slew of American expatriates, forever changed by the sixties, who act out biblical roles. As Mendy becomes more immersed in this culture of the millennium, he begins to wonder if Mike and his band of misfits are as harmless as they seem, or are they intent on provoking Armageddon? CAST: Oren Rehany , Tchelet Semel , Saul Stein [ He Got Game, Money Train, Fast Food Fast Lodging ]. Albert Illouz [ Hellbound, Delta Force 3] , Aryeh Moskona [ Kazablan, Diamonds ].

Rated: R Running Time: 96 minutes DVD SKU # (8) 29567 0108-2 (2)   

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

Commentary with Director and Cast * Interview with the Director * Photo Album narrated by Saul Stein * Behind the scenes: Premiere opening night party *Theatrical Trailer * Scene Selection * Widescreen Format