Live and Become (2005)

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.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Live and Become

• Gett (2014) — Same subject: israel
• Train of Life (1998) — Radu Mihăileanu directed both
• And Life Goes On (1992) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic
• Hotel Rwanda (2004) — Same subject: refugee camp
• Flee (2021) — Same subject: trauma
• Life and a Day (2016) — Same feel: emotional, dramatic