The Quarrel

Starring:Saul Rubinek, R.H. Thomson, Merlee Shapiro, Arthur Grosser, Jay Aitchess, Michael Sinelnikoff, Ellen David, Ari Snyder, Robert Haiat, Cindy Davis
Director: Eli Cohen
Studio: Fox Lorber
Product Type: DVD

Description

A chance reunion of two Holocost survivors - one a Hasidic Jew, the other a skeptical journalist who has turned his back on religion - leads to a searing probe of good and evil and an ultimate test of faith and redemption. Interactive Menus, Scene Access, Filmographies, weblink

Customer Reviews:

Good post-Holocaust argument missing key player.......2006-05-08

'The Quarrel' itself is a very well done "argument" between two
old pals who either coincidently-or with God-based intent bump into each other in a Montreal park on Rosh Hashana after
The Holocaust.Both key players-Saul Rubinek who plays the rabbi and RH Thomson who plays a writer who has drifted from his Yeshiva background- are excellent.The weakness-I think are with the film's producers,who in their blurb on the cover call it
'A searing encounter in the tradition of "My Dinner With Andre"-easily the most boring movie of all time. And for anyone who is fortunate to have never seen 'Andre','The Quarrel' is based on a short story by Chaim Grade-and adapted from a play by Rabbi
Joseph Telushkin-the most accesible Orthodox rabbi today;and why Rabbi Telushkin's commentary is missing on this DVD-is my quarrel
with 'The Quarrel'.

Emotional, intellectual; 'must see' for anyone interested in Jewish history........2005-09-16

I saw this movie first on TV nearly ten years ago, and even then I recall how gripping this was. While I would not call myself a movie critic or even one qualified to explicate or evaluate stories, I have to admit that I was moved to tears each time I have viewed this. If a story can do that it must merit some recognition--even from me.

The movie is simplicity itself: set in 1948 in Quebec, this movie focused on story almost exclusively. There are no special effects, except as it's found in the story itself. This fact alone warrants consideration; a good story today is in short supply! Moreover, the exploration of such a painful issue as the fallout from the Holocaust is beyond my words to describe. Simply stated, it's a must see for anyone interested in Jewish history.

Beyond that, it's a moving dialogue between two people that invaded my heart and vicariously brought me alongside in an over-powering sense of emotion. Seldom can a movie evoke such a powerful response in me--I can honestly say this is the most emotional movie I've ever seen. My sympathies towards anyone who suffered through that has greatly increased.

This movie in DVD was difficult to find (it took me several months). If you do locate it, do yourself a favor and snap it up right away! You will not regret it.

A beautiful portrait of tension between Orthodox vs. Secular.......2004-03-09

I watched this movie and immediately fell in love with it. It's a true piece of art, and it addresses the tension between the secular and the orthodox worlds with incredibly beautiful feelings and poetry. A lovely masterpiece that cannot be missed by anyone who is interested in this theme, regardless of what your personal belief and/or affiliation are. I strongly recommend that you watch it if that's a theme that is genuinely interesting to you.

Riveting simply riveting.......2004-01-04

My family (wife and 15yr. old girl) were glued from start to finish. The story weaves it's path over and under many threads of life using the motif of secular/orthodox tension such as guilt/forgiveness, reason (as basis for good)/or God and His Words, youthful zeal/aged wisdom (remember the brash orthodox student?), self rigteousness/self sufficiency etc. A nice balance of gripping emotion as well as deep profoundness of thought.
Even though I was not a holocaust survivor I could relate to some degree with this movie as my best friend growing up was Jewish. He went on as good Jewish boys do and became a Geriatric Physician albeit liberal; and I an all out hedonistic pagan eventually distanced myself from him during the turbulent '60's. Since then I learned my bio father was German also I had become a Christian and quite devout. So I couldn't help but picture the two of us in a similar reunion as I was watching The Quarrel.

Didn't Connect.......2003-07-28

I have to admit, this movie didn't move me as much as I thought it would from all the hype. There were really two problems that I can put my finger on. 1) I found I just could not connect with the main characters. Whether this was due to slightly wooden performances, extremely fake looking beards, a failing in the script or a combination of all three I can't say. 2) The script was overly verbose at times, and I found my attention waning. This movie is probably better rented than purchased, as I can see wanting to see it once but doubt many people would want to sit through it again and again.

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Final Quarrel: Live at CBGB
Starring: Cro-Mags
Manufacturer: Music Video Dist
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Description

This is it, the last Cro-Mags show at CBGB's, from 2001. Incredible, high energy set featuring almost all of the classic Age of Quarrel album. Multi-camera shoot captures the ferocity of one of the best hardcore bands of all time grinding through their best songs in front of a frenzied crowd. Bonus features galore, including a full set from Harley's War, bassist Harley Flannigan's post Mags band featuring members of Warzone and Murphy's Law. Other bonus features include Harley giving a tour of CBGB's and talking about what the club meant to him and tons of other kids who attended the famous Hardcore Matinees.

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