Panther im Keller

Israel during the British occupation: Profus has befriended an English sergeant. One morning, he finds the words "Profus is a vile traitor" scrawled on the wall of his house. This is just about the most vile accusation a twelve-year-old boy can face, a boy completely absorbed in the fantasy of being a resistance fighter. He finds support in Jardena, the beautiful girl next door. Amos Oz tackles a sensitive subject: Is it conceivable that an enemy could reveal his humanity? And how would one react to such a situation?