Tuvia Tavi Movies
Triumph of the Spirit is the true story of Salamo Arouch, a Greek-Jewish boxer imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II. Arrested while attempting to help his family and friends escape the Nazi juggernaut, Arouch (Dafoe) is slated for extermination. He manages to survive--and to serve as an inspiration for his fellow inmates--by literally boxing for his life. He does this at the orders of his SS captors, who gamble on the outcome of Arouch's bouts. With each victory, Arouch is rewarded with extra bread rations, which he passes on to his family. Counterpointing the main story is the seemingly foredoomed romantic relationship between Arouch and female inmate Allegra (Wendy Gazelle). An uplifting coda rounds out this grim factual account. Triumph of the Spirit was filmed on location at Auschwitz--the first film of its kind to be lensed in that infamous locale. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, (more)
In this actioner, a battle-hardened Marine sergeant finds himself faced with single-handedly rescuing his former colonel from Middle Eastern terrorist abductors. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Fred Dryer, Brian Keith, (more)
- 1982
- R
A "The Blue Lagoon" set in the Sahara Desert, this romantic adventure is set at the turn of century and chronicles the story of two beautiful teens who end up traveling alone from Bagdad to Damascus after their respective parents are killed by a the henchmen of a sheik who wants the girl for himself. During their travels the youths learn about life, love and the joys of sex. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Willie Aames, Phoebe Cates, (more)
- 1970
- R
Eli (Tuvia Tavi) is a young man and aspiring artist working at a retirement home. He develops an affection for Rachel (Berta Litvina), one of the residents who is genuinely interested in him as an artist and possible lover. Rachel gives way to the moody teenage girl (Leora Rivlin) when she realizes the two young people could be meant for each other. Eli is shielded from the outside world at his job, and Rachel rightfully worries about his survival in a harsh society. A concert is given, and when the musicians refuse to let one of the residents play violin with them, the group walks out as the music begins. Flashbacks are employed to give historical perspective in this touching drama. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- Tuvia Tavi, Leora Rivlin, (more)
