“Shoshana”

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Douglas Booth, Irina Starshenbaum, Harry Melling

Plot: In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv. With British control over Palestine precarious and conflict inevitable, everyone is forced to choose a side.

Review:

Talk about timely.

The film takes place in a very turbulent time in our world’s history. This film has everything: action, sex, and politics. If I had to boil the movie down to one word, “Passion” comes to mind. Whatever side you may fall on, in “Shoshana”, the political passion is there. I felt it slightly overshadowed the rest of the film, including the lead actors.

The action is great, as well as the production design. There are some really harrowing action scenes, including the aftermath.

The romance between Shoshana (Starshenbaum) and Thomas (Booth) is very strong and sensual. The couple are magnetic together. Starshenbaum is incredibly stoic and almost cold at times. She is absolutely heartbreaking in the face of tragedy. Booth is a proper leading man here.

“Shoshana” is quite possibly one of the most romantic movies being released this year..and most likely the most politically relevant.

Rating: **** out of *****

“Shoshana” is now available to Rent or Buy on Amazon Prime, Apple+ and Fandango At Home!