O Jerusalem is a 2006 drama film directed by Elie Chouraqui. It is based on the history book of the same name, written by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins. The working title for release in the US is Beyond Friendship. It was produced for US distribution by Jeffrey Konvitz. Two Americans, one Jewish, the other Arab, are friends. As the United Nations votes for the creation of the state of Israel, both are pulled into conflict, their involvement taking them from New York City to Jerusalem, where they risk their lives for what they each believe in. It depicts the Israeli War of Independence... and the end of the British mandate of Palestine.
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| Release date: | October 24, 2007 |
| Directed by: | Elie Chouraqui |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 100 Minutes |
| Producer: | Jeffrey Konvitz |