Ultimatum (2009) - film review

Drama / Romance

Summary

It is 31st December 1990. The ultimatum issued by the United Nations for Iraq to evacuate Kuwait expires in 15 days. If Saddam Hussein does not withdraw, the Allies have the authority to use military force. In Jerusalem, tensions are high. The Israelis fear that the Iraqi leader will launch a chemical and biological attack on their country. Luisa is a 23-year-old history student. Nathanaël is a young French painter. Like many others living in the Israeli capital, they await the expiry of the ultimatum with trepidation...

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Credits

Director: Alain Tasma
Script: Alain Tasma, Valérie Zenatti (novel), Valérie Zenatti
Music: Cyril Morin
Cast: Gaspard Ulliel (Nathanaël), Jasmine Trinca (Luisa), Michel Boujenah (Victor), Anna Galiena (Rachel), Sarah Adler (Tamar), Hana Laszlo (Bella), Lior Ashkenazi (Gil), Miryam Zohar (Anastasia Finger-Mayer), Tzahi Grad (Amos), Adib Jaasan (Hadj), Alon Pdot (Effi), Tal Friedman (Motti), Moshe Ivgy (Professeur Feist), Moni Moshonov (Chauffeur de taxi), Ori Peper (Yariv), Doval’e Glickman (Avner), Yigal Adika (Herzi), Ran Levy (Student)
Country: France / Israel / Italy
Language: French
Runtime: 101 min

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