A Whole One
A Whole One

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A Whole One

2011
Movie
100 min
Arabic

Abdullah's mother tries to convince him to get married, with the help of his friend and partner, Fadi. However, Abdullah has an illicit relationship with the businesswoman, Farida. Meanwhile, the broadcaster, Maryam, falls in love with him and seeks to marry him. His friend, Nadine, tries to win him back as a lover after her separation from her husband, but Abdullah does not care about them because of his love for the Christian girl, Amira.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Daniel J. LevinGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

In this deeply personal documentary, filmmaker Daniel J. Levin embarks on a quest to understand his family's past, specifically the fragmented memories and unspoken stories surrounding his grandmother's experiences during the Holocaust. Through interviews with relatives and archival research, he seeks to piece together a coherent narrative of survival, trauma, and the enduring legacy of this historical event on subsequent generations. The film is a poignant exploration of memory, identity, and the importance of confronting difficult truths.

Critical Reception

A Whole One was met with a generally positive reception from critics, who lauded its emotional depth and the filmmaker's brave exploration of his family's history. While not a wide release, its intimate portrayal of intergenerational trauma and the search for identity resonated with audiences and reviewers who appreciated its sincerity and historical significance. The documentary was recognized for its sensitive handling of a difficult subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt and introspective approach to family history.

  • Commended for its sensitive exploration of Holocaust-related intergenerational trauma.

  • Seen as a valuable personal documentary that grapples with memory and identity.

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Fun Fact

Director Daniel J. Levin also serves as the primary subject of the documentary, personally investigating his own family's history connected to the Holocaust.

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