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Emotionally moving and brimming with youthful energy, Eytan Fox's (Yossi & Jagger) The Bubble is a snapshot of three Tel Aviv friends.
Their lives filled with trendy cafes, boutiques and the occasional sexual adventures, the trio seek refuge in their metropolitan "bubble," isolating them from omnipresent fear of modern warfare around them. But when young Noam falls in love with a Palestinian young man named Ashraf, a chain of events is set in motion threatening their naïve, idealistic existence.
Starring: Ohad Knoller, Yousef "Joe" Sweid, Daniela Wircer and Alon Friedmann
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Eytan Fox (Yossi & Jagger, Walk on Water) has a tremendous talent for portraying conflicts - social, political, emotional - and in 'The Bubble' (in Hebrew, with English subtitles) he has again succeeding in translating this into a powerful, intelligent film.
The 'bubble' in question is ostensibly the youth scene of Tel Aviv - an oasis of hip, vibrant contemporaneity in a desert of regressive dogma. Focusing particularly on thirty-something Noam, and his two flatmates - Lulu ("the Israeli Carrie Bradshaw") and Yali (flamboyant, gay, café owner) - the younger generation are portrayed as desperately emulating Western 'culture' - iPods, drugs, raves, Pop Idol, and fashion - as a reaction to the violence of their parents' legacy. For Western viewers used only to seeing the media portrayal of Middle-East one-dimensional strife from the comfort of their living rooms, this film will certainly prove to be an eye-opener.
Noam, who works in a record store, also serves as a reserve Israeli soldier, and it is while performing this latter duty at an Israeli checkpoint that he meets a Palestinian of similar age, Ashraf. The two men click instantly via time-honoured, unspoken eye contact and quickly form a relationship. Ahraf does not have a permit, and consequently Noam and his two flatmates disguise him as an Israeli and introduce him to their cosmopolitan world in Tel Aviv: café life, gay bars, moody piano clubs, theatre and music. Ashraf is enchanted by the carefree, (relatively) sexually-open lifestyle - so very different to the stark tradition of his Palestinian family-life. However, upon a visit back to this home town to attend his sister's wedding, Ashraf gets caught up in the enraged vengeance schemes of his militant brother-in-law, a local Hamas leader.
The film (two hours) has many more detailed sub-plots, which form a tight, inextricable web of actions and consequences. If anything, this factor is actually the only notable weakness of 'The Bubble': some of these plot lines appear too contrived, and some suspension of disbelief is necessary - particularly pertaining to the awkward and implausible ending. Nevertheless, this is a minor drawback in an otherwise excellent film.
The tremendous melting-pot of humour, tragedy and social commentary will undoubtedly work to push many emotional buttons. The vast range of contrasts that the film presents (Jew v. Arab, contemporary v traditional, pragmatism v. idealism, gay v. straight, hatred v. optimism, passion v. lust, family v. friends) is breathtaking in itself, and ensures that 'The Bubble' will linger in your mind for a long time. Superbly talented actors, and a beautifully-poignant soundtrack, underscore the polished nature of the film. Highly recommended.
The 'bubble' in question is ostensibly the youth scene of Tel Aviv - an oasis of hip, vibrant contemporaneity in a desert of regressive dogma. Focusing particularly on thirty-something Noam, and his two flatmates - Lulu ("the Israeli Carrie Bradshaw") and Yali (flamboyant, gay, café owner) - the younger generation are portrayed as desperately emulating Western 'culture' - iPods, drugs, raves, Pop Idol, and fashion - as a reaction to the violence of their parents' legacy. For Western viewers used only to seeing the media portrayal of Middle-East one-dimensional strife from the comfort of their living rooms, this film will certainly prove to be an eye-opener.
Noam, who works in a record store, also serves as a reserve Israeli soldier, and it is while performing this latter duty at an Israeli checkpoint that he meets a Palestinian of similar age, Ashraf. The two men click instantly via time-honoured, unspoken eye contact and quickly form a relationship. Ahraf does not have a permit, and consequently Noam and his two flatmates disguise him as an Israeli and introduce him to their cosmopolitan world in Tel Aviv: café life, gay bars, moody piano clubs, theatre and music. Ashraf is enchanted by the carefree, (relatively) sexually-open lifestyle - so very different to the stark tradition of his Palestinian family-life. However, upon a visit back to this home town to attend his sister's wedding, Ashraf gets caught up in the enraged vengeance schemes of his militant brother-in-law, a local Hamas leader.
The film (two hours) has many more detailed sub-plots, which form a tight, inextricable web of actions and consequences. If anything, this factor is actually the only notable weakness of 'The Bubble': some of these plot lines appear too contrived, and some suspension of disbelief is necessary - particularly pertaining to the awkward and implausible ending. Nevertheless, this is a minor drawback in an otherwise excellent film.
The tremendous melting-pot of humour, tragedy and social commentary will undoubtedly work to push many emotional buttons. The vast range of contrasts that the film presents (Jew v. Arab, contemporary v traditional, pragmatism v. idealism, gay v. straight, hatred v. optimism, passion v. lust, family v. friends) is breathtaking in itself, and ensures that 'The Bubble' will linger in your mind for a long time. Superbly talented actors, and a beautifully-poignant soundtrack, underscore the polished nature of the film. Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film simply deserves to be seen. Beautifully shot, with a fantastic soundtrack, The Bubble is a thoughtful and important film that manages to explore difficult and political themes whlist still being completely entertaining. The lives of four friends in Tel Aviv may not seem like the most fascinating subject but this film will definitely not disappoint. The director has fat surpassed even his work on the classic Yossi & Jagger with this understated gem.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...and the title says it all. Although Israel and Palestine are next door (or in the same place), they might as well be on different planets. The lifestyles and treatments of each community are so beautifully and accurately depicted. The lead characters are great - as, indeed, is the whole cast, who make the whole film utterly watchable and believable- you really get drawn into this film! Treat yourselves- it's a great film.
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A love tale
How love is more than simply a boy meets a girl (or a boy), I'm giving this movie as a gift to all my gay and hetero friends
Published 10 months ago by Mediterraneo
All the tensions of life in Palestine and Israel, and a happy/sad gay...
This film succeeds in showing the Bubble, the world of the Westerners living in Tel Aviv, with all the cultural and political aspirations of Europeans and a longing to turn away... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Dan Filson
Excellent
One of the films you will think about a lot after watching it. It has everything a good movie should consist of: plot, acting, pictures and music. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pitbulltje
Fantastic
A truly fantastic and memorable film. From someone who knows and loves Tel Aviv this story is truly wonderful, a great dvd of true love.
Published 15 months ago by Clivers
Watch this film
You're not just buying a gay movie but a movie with a story that the whole world needs to see/hear.
Published 24 months ago by J. Pouwels
hotchpotch of extremities
Can't say I liked 'The Bubble' very much. It was a mixture of supression and affluence. It starts out with a rigid border control in one of Israel's occupied territories. Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2009 by Bart
a good choice and a good product
the film is really very nice,
i got the dvd in a few days and I m very satisfied buying with amazon uk.
i got the dvd in a few days and I m very satisfied buying with amazon uk.
Published on 17 July 2009 by David Narducci
Israeli Cinema
I am a big fan of World Cinema and I dont mean the 'executive relief' type, so i was very keen to see this Israeli take on an inter faith gay relationship. Read more
Published on 12 May 2009 by Tommy D
Exquisite film about forbidden love
The Bubble is one of the best gay interest film I've EVER seen, and I own quite a few. This is in the league of Summerstorm, Shelter, Latter Days and the like, but somehow more... Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by Louis B. Grobbelaar
Fairly unconvincing portrayal of relationships, with a very blunt...
I'm not sure what I expected from this film, but it didn't seem to do what it said on the tin. Previous reviews suggested a very glamorous, fun lifestyle for a group of friends in... Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2008 by Andrew
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