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Live and Become

Live and Become

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Live and Become
2005 2h 20m7.4

Live and Become

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In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.

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DirectorRadu Mihăileanu
ScreenplayAlain-Michel Blanc, Radu Mihăileanu
StatusReleased
ReleasedMarch 30, 2005
CountryFrance
Languagefr
Runtime2h 20m
Budget$6M
Revenue$4M
Loss$2M
Rating⭐ 7.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 7.8 / 10
Votes195
GenresDrama
StudioFrance 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films
OriginalVa, vis et deviens

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Cast

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Moshe Abebe

Schlomo (teenager)

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Moshe Agazai

Schlomo (child)

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Sirak M. Sabahat

Schlomo (adult)

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Roni Hadar

Sara

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël Abecassis

Yaël

Roschdy Zem

Roschdy Zem

Yoram Harrari

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Yitzhak Edgar

Qès Amrah

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Rami Danon

Papy

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Meskie Shibru Sivan

Schlomo's Mother

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Mimi Abonesh Kebede

Hana

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Raymonde Abecassis

Susy

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Shmil Ben Ari

Directeur internat

Shlomo Vishinsky

Shlomo Vishinsky

Le policier

Lana Ettinger

Lana Ettinger

Tali adulte

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Marek Rozenbaum

Le fonctionnaire israélien 2

Meir Swissa

Meir Swissa

Le docteur français

Shaul Mizrahi

Shaul Mizrahi

Père palestinien

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Gal Hoyberger

Lieutenant

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Avi Hadash

Professeur internat

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Yehuda Fuchs

Grand Rabbin

Aaron Vodovoz

Aaron Vodovoz

Jeune homme Kibboutz

Patrick Descamps

Patrick Descamps

Narrateur (voice)

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Pierre-Jean Chérer

Reporter Guerre Golfe (voice)

Hervé Pauchon

Hervé Pauchon

Reporter Soudan (voice)

Berenice Sand

Berenice Sand

Student (uncredited)

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Shai Fredo

Le traducteur

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Yossi Alfi

Rabbin Talmud Tora

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elad atrakchi

Itai

Yasser Arafat

Yasser Arafat

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Yizhak Rabin

Yizhak Rabin

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Live and Become

Where can I watch Live and Become?

Live and Become (2005) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Live and Become about?

In 1980, the black Falashas in Ethiopia are recognised as genuine Jews and are secretly carried to Israel. The day before the transport the son of a Jewish mother dies. In his place and with his name (Schlomo) she takes a Christian 9-year-old boy.

Who directed Live and Become?

Live and Become (2005) was directed by Radu Mihăileanu. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 20m, rated 7.4/10.

How long is Live and Become?

Live and Become runs 2h 20m (140 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.4/10 from 195 votes. Genre: Drama.

Is Live and Become worth watching?

Live and Become is rated 7.4/10 by 195 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama fans.