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Live and Become

Live and Become

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.

Release DateMarch 30, 2005
StatusReleased
Original TitleVa, vis et deviens
Runtime2h 20min
Budget$5,650,000
Revenue$3,691,534
LanguageAmharic, French, Hebrew
Original LanguageFrench
Production CountriesFrance, Israel, Belgium, Italy
Production CompaniesFrance 3 CinémaElzévir FilmsOï Oï Oï ProductionsCattleyaK2 SATransfax Film ProductionsCanal+Medusa FilmSCOPE InvestCinéCinémaKiosqueFonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'EuropeCNCCentre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWBMEDIA Programme of the European UnionSCOPE PicturesTax Shelter du Gouvernement Fédéral Belge