The Little Traitor May 14, 2010

Historical Israeli drama – conflicts between politics, culture & friendship in 1947
Starring Alfred Molina
Opens May 14, 2010 in San Francisco

Landmark’s Opera Plaza Cinema, 601 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco (415) 267-4893
Tickets are $10.00 for general admission and $8.00 for seniors, students and children
Showtimes and ticket sales will be available beginning Tuesday, May 11
Tickets available at: http://www.landmarktheatres.com/tickets and at the theatre box office.

Based on the novel "Panther in the Basement" by the world renowned author, Amos Oz, THE LITTLE TRAITOR takes place in Palestine in 1947, just a few months before Israel becomes a state.

Proffi Liebowitz (Ido Port) is a militant yet sensitive boy in 1947 Palestine who wants nothing more than for the occupying British to leave his land. He and his two friends spend most of their time plotting ways to terrorize and/or blow up the British until one evening, while he's out after curfew, Proffi is seized by Sergeant Dunlop (Alfred Molina, An Education). Instead of arresting him, the British officer deposits Proffi back home, and soon the foes become friends. Proffi, who is estranged from his own father, begins to see Dunlop as a parental figure. Dunlop, lonely and poetic, loves the spirited boy and they find lots to talk about in their meetings, which Proffi must keep a secret. When Proffi's friends follow him one day and see that he has been visiting the detested enemy, they report him to the town officials and Proffi is brought to "trial" for being a traitor. He is eventually found innocent but these experiences shape him for life... especially the shock that he could have such genuine affection for the enemy. Also stars Theodore Bikel. Directed by Lynn Roth.
http://www.thelittletraitormovie.com/

“The Little Traitor is the rare political work that keeps its politics out of sight, where they belong.” – Brandon K. Thorpe, Palm Beach International Film Festival

"A tender and touching story, superbly acted and very moving." -- Jeffrey Lyons, KNBC/Lyons Den Radio

“A film of both sweetness and subtle meaning” – John Anderson, Newsday

Best Narrative Feature, Audience Award - Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature, Audience Award - Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Best Narrative Feature, Audience Award - Palm Beach International Film Festival