Ultimatum (2009 film)
Ultimatum is a 2009 French-Italian-Israeli drama film directed by Alain Tasma.[1][2]
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| Directed by | Alain Tasma |
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| Based on | En retard pour la guerre by Valérie Zenatti |
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| Cinematography | Dominique Bouilleret |
| Music by | Cyril Morin |
| Distributed by | Mars Distribution |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
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Plot
1990, New Year's Eve; the United Nations calls on Iraq to withdraw its soldiers from Kuwait on pain of NATO military intervention. In the West, people imagine the possibility of a third world war, while in Jerusalem, there are concerns about chemical and biological weapons.
Luisa, a 23-year-old Franco-Italian, studies ancient history in Jerusalem. Nathaniel, also 23, is a painter and works as a security guard in East Jerusalem. As Saddam Hussein threatens to launch SCUD missiles at Israel, the young couple deals with the ramifications of world events on their relationship.
Cast and characters
- Gaspard Ulliel as Nathanaël
- Jasmine Trinca as Luisa
- Michel Boujenah as Victor
- Anna Galiena as Rachel
- Sarah Adler as Tamar
- Hana Laszlo as Bella
- Lior Ashkenazi as Gil
References
- Jordan Mintzerj (14 October 2009). "Review: 'Ultimatum'". Variety. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
- Alain Spira (12 May 2010). "La fin au ventre". Paris Match. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
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