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Shalom, Prayer for the Road (1973)

Movie ★ 7.5 94 min

Shalom is a young man from a nice, middle-class Tel Aviv family. His parents are keen for him go to university, but all of that doesn’t really factor in with his plans. Shalom drives a rickety, old estate car; he has two women in his life, keeping his companionship and romantic needs met; and spends his time on the road, soul-searching. He chances upon a group of artists and intellectuals (including Amos Keenan and Uri Avnery) who have been arguing about Israel’s socio-political future, discussing war and peace; settlements and land; the rich and the poor, and so on. The only thing everyone seems to be in agreement on is that the future is looking bleak. Shalom then decides to immigrate and head to the US – a decision that takes him nowhere, fast.

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Quick facts

Released
January 2, 1973
Runtime
94 min
IMDb
tt0152387
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Frequently asked questions

What is Shalom, Prayer for the Road about?
Shalom is a young man from a nice, middle-class Tel Aviv family. His parents are keen for him go to university, but all of that doesn’t really factor in with his plans. Shalom drives a rickety, old estate car; he has two women in his life, keeping his companionship and romantic needs met; and spends his time on the road, soul-searching. He chances upon a group of artists and intellectuals (including Amos Keenan and Uri Avnery) who have been arguing about Israel’s socio-political future, discussing war and peace; settlements and land; the rich and the poor, and so on. The only thing everyone seems to be in agreement on is that the future is looking bleak. Shalom then decides to immigrate and head to the US – a decision that takes him nowhere, fast.
Who directed Shalom, Prayer for the Road?
Shalom, Prayer for the Road was directed by Yaky Yosha.
Who stars in Shalom, Prayer for the Road?
Shalom, Prayer for the Road stars Rafi Adar, Nissim Azikri, Avraham Ben-Yosef, Yaky Yosha.
When was Shalom, Prayer for the Road released?
Shalom, Prayer for the Road is a 1973 drama film.
Where can I watch Shalom, Prayer for the Road?
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