摘要：A good documentary film affords a glimpse of numerous and multi-dimensional
identities and the dilemmas related to the character. Presenting a protagonist’s numerous
and multi-layered historical and cultural identities in a documentary may contribute to the
ability of the viewer to identify with the protagonist and understand his or her complex
feelings. Consequently, the viewer may gain a deeper understanding of the historical
period. In this article an example of complex identities will be presented as they are
manifested in the documentary The Art of Living (Har-Gil, 2004), which focuses on the
love story of a Jewish man and a German woman; the complexities will be illustrated in
two scenes.
