Holy Fire
Israel, 2008, 52 min, Hebrew and English, Hebrew and English subtitles
 
This film was shot over three years within one square kilometer of the old city of Jerusalem, as it moves from a Jewish holiday to a Muslim holiday, stopping off to celebrate with the Christians. Folded surreptitiously within each of these holidays is the inner truth of each religion. All these holidays are managed by a secular, police officer of the Old City, who attempts to navigate between the needs of all the religions, and finds himself in the role of nanny in one of the most complex and sensitive places in the world.
By way of an impressive control center, into which pictures from 350 cameras in every street and alley are transmitted, police can be seen dispersing a Muslim demonstration after prayers; Muslim children in a playground, practicing throwing stones; an orthodox Jew aspiring to rebuild The Temple, prays defiantly at the Temple Mount despite it being prohibited, and the power struggles between the Greek and Armenian Patriarchs. 
Director: Yoram Sabo
Producer: Yoram Sabo
Cinematography: Yoram Milo
Editor: Boaz Lion, Yuval Erez
Cinematheque 1, 09/04/2008, 20:00