This cold and dreary Sunday was a perfect day for a Netflix binge. I found a movie I was really a fan of. A Tale of Love and Darkness which was the first movie for writer and director Natalie Portman. The movie is based on the memories of Amos Oz who grew up in Jerusalem before the Israeli statehood Arieh. The family moves to Palestine to escape persecution. His mother, Fania, has a hard time adjusting to normal life after running from the terror of war. To entertain herself and her son Amos, she would tell stories of adventure to lift both of their spirits.
Overall I thought this movie was really good, but it is in Hebrew so subtitles are a must. This definitely doesn't take away from the story telling. The flashback style story telling really makes you feel for Amos and understand the story on a deeper level. This movie is an adaptation of the international best seller written Amos Oz about his childhood in Palestine. I really enjoyed Natalie Portman as the mother and it was interesting to know this was her first written and directed work.
I was really impressed by the message she was able to convey about the impact Fania had on Amos and really showing their relationship. I would give this movie an 8/10, overall I really enjoyed the story and how it was adapted.
A Tale of Love and Darkness 1hr 35mins
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