Simon Magus

Simon Magus is a 1999 British mystery film directed by Ben Hopkins. It was entered into the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. A Jew named Dovid Bendel tries to revive his dwindling village by building a railway station next to it. The squire agrees to provide the land, on the condition that Dovid will read his poetry. A cunning business man is also interested in the land and he tries to compete using money and threats. The film is named for the village fool Simon , who is in turn named for the 1st century magician Simon Magus. The film contains a Passover scene.