A middle-aged man whose children have left home and his wife lives apart from him, houses teenagers who have been separated from their families and live on the street
Footnote is a comedy-drama set in Jerusalem, Israel, and revolves around a rivalry between a father and son who are both scholars of Talmudic texts. The story explores themes of one-upmanship, family secrets, and the complex relationship between the two characters. The film also delves into the dynamics of academia and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The narrative takes a darkly humorous approach, highlighting the absurdity and competitiveness within the scholarly world. It also touches upon the father-son conflict and the challenges of maintaining a relationship amidst academic pursuits and personal desires. The story builds up to an awards show where the characters' achievements are recognized, adding an extra layer of tension and significance. Overall, Footnote is a thought-provoking film that explores Jewish culture, Judaism, and the intricacies of family dynamics.
At the center of the plot are Assi (Zahavi) and Nivi (Yuval Sharaf), divorced parents of a girl with a rare form of epilepsy (Emmanuel Pepper, the real daughter of Uri Viyal). No medicine can control this epilepsy except for special cannabis oil, which she receives as part of a clinical study and prevents her from brain damage (in the role of researcher: Alma Dishi). A frightening event in the premiere episode leads to the termination of the research, and the cannabis strain in question is confiscated and sent to be destroyed in a truck. This truck, and what is waiting for it, are the key to the continuation of the affair.
On a tramway that connects several of Jerusalem's neighborhoods from East to West, a mosaic of people from different religious and ethnic backgrounds are brought together.
Filmed in one sequence-shot of 1 hour and 25 minutes, Ana Arabia is a moment in the life of a small community of outcasts, Jews and Arabs, who live together in a forgotten enclave at the “border” between Jaffa and Bat Yam, in Israel. One day, Yael, a young journalist, visits them. In these dilapidated shacks, in the orchard filled with lemon trees and surrounded by mass public houses, she discovers a range of characters far removed from the usual clichés offered by the region. Yael has the feeling of having discovered a human goldmine. She no longer thinks of her job. Faces and words of Youssef and Miriam, Sarah and Walid, of their neighbors, their friends tell her about life, its dreams and its hopes, its love affairs, desires and disillusions. Their relation to time is different than that of the city around them. In this tinkered and fragile place, there is a possibility of coexistence. A universal metaphor.
When a pair of estranged Israeli sisters—one who stayed at the childhood home to care for their debilitated father, the other who left for a new life in Tel Aviv—are reunited, they must come to terms with the circumstances that tore them apart.
Lost Islands is a heartwarming comedy-drama set in the 1980s. It follows the story of twin brothers who embark on a journey of self-discovery, loyalty, and family relationships. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including a wedding, a soldier's duty, and a costume party. As they navigate through these experiences, they learn the importance of love and betrayal, all within the backdrop of Israel. With its mix of humor and emotional depth, Lost Islands is a captivating film that explores the complexities of identity and personal growth.
After her boyfriend becomes extremely ill, Mascha re-evaluates her path and decides to leave her previous life behind. But it's only by returning home that she can find peace.
Avi Nesher's new film tracks the complex relationship between a Jerusalem Graffiti artist and a mysterious modern day prophet who is imprisoned in an abandoned apartment across the Artist's window.
Yoni and Emily, two perfect strangers, spend a once-in-a-lifetime evening together, on a passionate and unforgettable night drive. A drive that could change their lives forever.
Cyrano has it all - a sharp tongue, a grand military career and a big heart of a poet. So why does he feel unworthy of Roxanne's love? Maybe because his nose is as big as his heart. He matches Christian, a young soldier, with the love of his heart, and writes beautiful love letters in his name that capture her heart. But how long can this scam last?
The Dealers tells the story of Rami and Avishay, 27 years old friends that share an apartment in a small Jerusalem neighborhood. They spend their days smoking and playing in a soccer team with other losers, which its coach Zvika is determined to take the "Jerusalem neighborhood cup" with. In need for money they get entangled in a drug deal with Sagi, a local gangster, which forces them to learn the hard way about taking responsibility, loyalty, and friendship. The movie is a humorous view of the colorful, multi culture, unique and somehow funny Israeli society.
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