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Synopsis

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv.

Cast

  • Irina Starshenbaum
  • Harry Melling
  • Aury Alby
  • Yoav Bavly
  • Shiri Binder
  • Douglas Booth
  • Ofer Seker
  • Camilla Calderoni
  • Bouchaib Chtiwi
Moviegoers are saying
Michael Winterbottom's 'Shoshana' divides audiences with its politically charged exploration of pre-WWII Palestine, praised for Harry Melling's standout performance and atmospheric tension but criticized for its muddled political stance and underdeveloped central romance. Critics appreciate the historical backdrop and thriller elements while lamenting the film's lack of clear perspective on the complex Israeli-Palestinian conflict it attempts to portray.
Top Mentions
Politically-Charged
Historically-Grounded
Morally-Complex
Tension-Filled
Performance-Driven
Controversy-Magnet
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Metacritic

50
Jul 24, 2025

It’s possible that a kind of objective moral ambiguity was the goal here, but given the sensitive nature of the material, it’s difficult to shake the feeling that the film’s vagueness is the calculated strategy of those unwilling to take a side.

Metacritic review by David Robb
David Robb
Slant Magazine
60
Feb 21, 2024

As a take on a very difficult topic, made even more so by current events, this is admirable and handsomely executed, but it’s rather like walking through a museum exhibition: it’s packed with fascinating detail, but doesn’t let you close enough to touch it.

Olly Richards
Time Out

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Shoshana (2025)?
The movie is 2hr 1min long.
What's Shoshana (2025) about?
In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv.
Who's the cast of Shoshana (2025)?
  • Irina Starshenbaum
  • Harry Melling as Geoffrey Morton
  • Aury Alby as Avraham Stern
  • Yoav Bavly as Eli
  • Shiri Binder as Ruth
  • Douglas Booth as Thomas Wilkin
  • Ofer Seker
  • Camilla Calderoni
  • Bouchaib Chtiwi as Abu Halim informant
Who's the director behind Shoshana (2025)?
Michael Winterbottom directed Shoshana (2025).
Who produced Shoshana (2025)?
Massimo Di Rocco, Josh Hyams and Luigi Napoleone produced Shoshana (2025).