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"A Pillar of Salt"
1979
Directed by Haim Shiran

Based on the autobiographical novel by sociologist Albert Memmi, this drama captures the cultural richness and social complexity of a Jewish boy's life in Tunisia. Thirteen-year-old Alexander grapples with the conflicting pressures from surrounding French and Arab societies. Featuring Joseph Shiloach, Rita Shukrun and Doron Zvi. Hebrew with English subtitles.  58 minutes.