Live and Become(2005)
Va, vis et deviens
Live and Become Synopsis
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.
Live and Become (2005) is a drama film directed by Radu Mihăileanu, released on March 30, 2005 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat and Roni Hadar. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Radu Mihăileanu
- Writers:
- Alain-Michel Blanc, Radu Mihăileanu
- Producers:
- Marek Rozenbaum, Itai Tamir, Radu Mihăileanu
- Cinematographer:
- Rémy Chevrin
- Composer:
- Armand Amar
- Production:
- France 3 Cinéma, Elzévir Films, Oï Oï Oï Productions, Cattleya, K2 SA, Transfax Film Productions, Canal+, Medusa Film, SCOPE Invest, CinéCinéma, Kiosque, Fonds Eurimages du Conseil de l'Europe, CNC, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, MEDIA Programme of the European Union, SCOPE Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,650,000
- Revenue:
- $3,691,534
- Status:
- Released
Live and Become (2005) Trailer
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Live and Become Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Moshe Abebe
Moshe Abebe
as Schlomo (teenager)
- Moshe Agazai
Moshe Agazai
as Schlomo (child)
- Sirak M. Sabahat
Sirak M. Sabahat
as Schlomo (adult)
Roni Hadar
as Sara
Yaël Abecassis
as Yaël
Roschdy Zem
as Yoram Harrari
- Yitzhak Edgar
Yitzhak Edgar
as Qès Amrah
- Rami Danon
Rami Danon
as Papy
Meskie Shibru Sivan
as Schlomo's Mother
- Mimi Abonesh Kebede
Mimi Abonesh Kebede
as Hana
- Raymonde Abecassis
Raymonde Abecassis
as Susy
Shmil Ben Ari
as Directeur internat
Key crew
Directed by Radu Mihăileanu, written by Alain-Michel Blanc and Radu Mihăileanu, produced by Marek Rozenbaum, Itai Tamir and Radu Mihăileanu.
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Live and Become Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 205 ratings.
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Live and Become – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Live and Become online?
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Live and Become (2005) is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Live and Become?
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The main cast of Live and Become (2005) includes Moshe Abebe, Moshe Agazai, Sirak M. Sabahat, Roni Hadar and Yaël Abecassis. The film was directed by Radu Mihăileanu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Live and Become released?
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Live and Become was released on March 30, 2005 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Live and Become worth watching?
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Live and Become (2005) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Live and Become?
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Yes. The official Live and Become trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.