The film portrays the events of a single day in Cairo of 1954, as they unfold through the personal story of the now 97-years-old Jacques Motola. Through present-day conversations with his granddaughter, his memories of past reveal the story of an aging artist and still somewhat a man of mystery.
Bar, a student who has a lot of growing up to do and is unfortunately also a bit ignorant, needs to study for an exam with Yair, a fellow student of his who just happens to be homosexual, or else risk failure. In the days leading up to the exam Bar doesn't miss a single error in the ways of tact, but manages to learn a lot as well, and not just for the test. Along the way he discovers that he can be physically attracted to another man, when before he wouldn't dare say who is better looking: a movie star or a funny looking old comedian, he stands up for a gay couple - so what if he winds up doing even more damage? And he discovers a new friend, who he finds even intriguing, and so what if he is gay?
Natasha (21) is participating in an organized trip to encourage immigration of Russian speaking descendants of Jews to Israel. On the second day, the group arrives to the desert. Two Israeli soldiers join them for the night and the girls all fall for Shlomi, the handsome combat soldier. When Natasha manages to catch his attention by revealing her plan to permanently stay in Israel right after the trip, her friends grow jealous and things turn ugly.
The untold story of Israel's greatest tragi-comic talent, Shaike Ophir
Ibrahim was born in a small village in Lebanon and was destined to follow in his father's footsteps as a farmer and shepherd, but fate had something else in store. Through coincidence and choice, he became one of Israel's leading spies.
Summer 2011. Daphni Leef, a young video editor, pitches a tent in Tel Aviv’s famous Rothschild Boulevard as a protest against the exorbitant cost of living in the city. Within days, thousands of people across the country follow suit, and create a national movement spearheaded by the charismatic and articulate Leef. Six years later, Leef revisits the events of that summer, which, though they did not bring about a significant change in policy, had a momentous impact on public awareness in Israel, and on her private life. As Israel finds itself once again in turmoil, Before My Feet Touch the Ground is a reminder of the power of hope and solidarity.
Naama lives on her own and is addicted to crystal meth. The story of an addicted but brave woman who has not lost faith in herself.
Ella, a 28 year old ultra-orthodox woman works as a private investigator. Despite family pressure, she refuses to marry and bear children. During the course of an investigation, she meets Amir, a young man who dreams of suing his father for abandonment. Drawn to Amir’s story, Ella investigates and is surprised to discover the hidden reality of tens of thousands of fathers who deny their children child support, while the system turns a blind eye to the situation.
On the night of March 5, 2002, an armed terrorist opened fire on civilians dining in a Tel Aviv restaurant. Druze policeman Salim Barakat quickly arrived on the scene and bravely eliminated him. However, he was killed by the terrorist. For ten years, Jamal, Salim's brother, has been attending annual police ceremonies in commemoration of his brother. Suspecting they may be withholding information, he decides to go on an investigative journey to find out who killed his brother. This is the story of a bereaved brother facing the Israeli security establishment, of a Druze facing the State of Israel, and more than anything, of a man facing himself.
This extraordinary window onto Israeli society explores how the need to move, shift, and be in constant motion has produced generations of great dancers and choreographers that have turned the country’s modern dance community into an international success story. Through the works of leading choreographers Ohad Naharin, Rami Be'er, and Yasmeen Godder, the film delves into the exotic and vibrant world of Israeli dance culture, showcasing spectacular performances, rich archival material, interviews, and more to create a unique and surprising view of Israeli society and one of its most exciting and joyful aspects.
In Search of Ladino follows Ladino speakers, their culture, their memories and hopes for their mother tongue. This unique film is one of the earliest works presenting Ladino-speaking Holocaust survivors in Israel, and it provides rare documentation of their testimonies and songs. Filmmaker David Perlov’s camera glances on the faces of the people, as he listens carefully to their stories and songs. The film was meant to be part of a trilogy about languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino, but Perlov only managed to make the first film.
A deep and sensitive look into the story of a boy who insists to follow the wishes of his heart as he grows up and tries to develop his sexual identity.
This is the story of an Israeli 'bear' society - a group of gay men, who look a little like bears, struggling with weight problems, loneliness and memories of the past. The film focuses on the four main characters - Paz, Daniel, and the Motti and Motti couple - and follows them at the height of their journey for survival, on which they will have to choose between life and death, and between being alone or being in a relationship.
A personal journey into bisexual being, the film exposes the passionate, wild world found by the filmmaker in documenting his relationship with Chen, a rising rock star. Facing the pressure all around him, the filmmaker tries to find a way to feel complete without having to explain. Alongside the personal dilemma is his singular family-his brother, sister and their grand childless parents, who are longing for continuity. Like the men he talks to confidentially, they present him with the main conflict in his live. As the inevitable crisis looms, a new factor emerges and illuminates things in a new light.
"Look about you" invites you to set out on a fascinating journey through Israel with one small family who is trying to understand what it takes to truly live together. Squeezed in a tiny RV, they meet and live with people from all walks, traversing hope and despair, collecting the slivers of an ancient dream from among the fragments of contemporary reality. A sensitive video journal, it paints a painfully touching picture of real life in Israel, portraying the subtle interdependence between family and society, and the need to overcome separation.
