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Walk on Water
ללכת על המים
2004 103 min Israel, Sweden R 16+
★7.1
Drama
Director: Eytan Fox
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Description
Eyal, an Israeli Mossad agent, is given the mission to track down and kill the very old Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. Pretending to be a tourist guide, he befriends his grandson Axel, in Israel to visit his sister Pia. The two men set out on a tour of the country, during which Axel challenges Eyal's values.
Budget:
$1.4M
US Gross:
$2.71M
Worldwide:
$444
Starring
Lior Ashkenazi
Actor
Knut Berger
Actor
Caroline Peters
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2006
— Best International Feature Film
Key opinion
Walk on Water is a character-driven drama that sparks polarized reactions regarding its narrative depth and genre execution. While some viewers praise the nuanced performances and the complex moral exploration of its central relationship, others criticize the script for relying on implausible coincidences and superficial character development.
| Acting | Lior Ashkenazi delivers a strong, anchoring performance that provides the film with its most significant emotional and professional merit. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure leans on heavy-handed and improbable coincidences, leading some to view the screenplay as simplistic or elementary. | |
| Theme | Viewers are divided on whether the film is a profound exploration of identity and morality or a collection of cardboard characters that lacks a genuine emotional arc. | |
| Originality | Opinions diverge on the film's genre identity: some find it a compelling cross-cultural character study, while others feel it fails to meet the expectations of a thriller or a dedicated gay drama. |