The Book of Amos

A segment of a collective film “Words with Gods”

One sequence shot in a Tel Aviv street. Male and female actors from Israel and Palestine play the role of the prophet Amos and give a modern voice to his ancient denunciation of corruption and social injustices. The film was shot as a series of short monologues including some of the main cast of Amos Gitai films. Together they incarnate fragments of the prophecies of Amos. lt is shot in the contemporary city of Haifa, a city of tolerance and coexistence.

“Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Will a lion roar in the forest, when he hath no prey? Will a young lion cry out of his den, if he have taken nothing? Can a bird fall in a snare upon the earth, where no gin is for him? Shall one take up a snare from the earth, and have taken nothing at all? Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? Shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it? Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.”
– Amos, 1:1-7

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A segment of a collective film “Words with Gods” produced by BN Films &amp, Mijfilm Production

Cast Yaël Abecassis, Ruthi Asarsai Screenplay Amos Gitai Cinematography Giora Bejach Editing Isabelle Ingold
Sound Alex Claude Production design Miguel Merkin Special effects Pini Klavier

Producer Michael Tapuach Executive producer Amos Gitai Line producer Gadi Levy