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The life aquatic — in Israel

"Jellyfish" is a welcome respite from this: a dazzlingly stylish urban fable set in Tel Aviv, the city is shown here as an oasis lit by soft, unobtrusive sunrays and made peaceful by a rambling beach. Nimbly sidestepping the issues of history, religion... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Thu, Mar 20 2008

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