Relationship

Five short films about partnerships, friendships and family relations (89 min.)

Forbidden Holiness

Israel 2024

Dir.: Doron Neeman

Pro.: Liel Sharon Gur

Sc: Doron Neeman

DP: Nati Avital

Ed: Shira Meishar

Soundtrack Editing: Kobi Chen

Music: Noga Kedem

Cast: Lir katz, Yigael Sachs

Produced with the support of : The Jerusalem Cinema Project

 14 min | Hebrew | Hebrew Subtitles

Reut has been married to Shahar for7 years, the rabbi's lesson took place precisely on the same night in which Reut is commanded by the Torah to dip in the mikvah ( holy waters) in order for her and her husband to be intimate. Reut has a very clear goal: she wants a child, the biological clock is ticking, according to the rabbi it is forbidden to go to the doctors, so her only option is to try and conceive a baby tonight

End of Star

Israel 2024

Dir.: Roee Mashiach

Pro:  Roy Bareket

Sc: Roee Mashiach

DP: Bar Talmon

Ed: Tal Comay 

Soundtrack Editing: Dolev Refalei

Music:  Meitar Gelman

Source: Sam Spiegel Film and TV School 

Produced with the support of: Jerusalem Film Fund

14 min | Hebrew | Hebrew and English Subtitles

On the last day of isolation due to the corona disease, Tamir realizes that Gilad - his roommate and best friend - is trying to distance himself from him. He will try to change himself and test their relationship, in order to keep him close.

Offside

Israel 2024

Dir.: Bar Talmon

Pro: Yuval Mansharov

Sc: Bar Talmon

DP: Alma Zalait

Ed: Roee Mashiach

Soundtrack Editing:  Dolev Raphaely

Music: Guy Newman 

Source: Sam Spiegel Film and TV School 

14 min | Hebrew | Hebrew and English Subtitles

18-year-old Eden, a rebellious and aggressive young man, convinces his little brother to come with him to a football game in order to use him in a dangerous mission. When the complicated relationship meets reality, the two are forced to decide what is really important to them.

Abir

Israel 2024

Dir.: Claudio Steinberg

Pro: Niva Ben Hanan 

Sc: Noga Mer, Itamar Dadon

DP :Tom Pelleg

Ed:Oz Kaufman 

Soundtrack Editing: Avi Mizrahi

Music:Rom Hecht 

Cast: Dorit Lev Ari, Osher Maimon, Noa Schwartz

Source: Sapir College - School of Audio and Visual Arts

Produced with the support of: Rabinovich Foundation

 25 min | Hebrew | Hebrew and English Subtitles

Keren decides to save the life of Abir - her cousin who has been homeless for 30 years. An intimate relationship develops between them that allows her to free herself from the shackles of her empty life and live as she hasn't experienced in years.

The Event Horizon

Israel 2024

Dir. : Shira Geffen

Pro: Stav Morag Meron

Sc: Shira Geffen

DP : Daniella Nowitz

Ed: May Resh

Soundtrack Editing: Aviv Aldema

Music: Tamuz Dekel

Cast:Eldad Prywes, Tinker Shiray, Emily Vajs, Timor Cohen, 

Pardes Films

Produced with the support of : Gesher Film Fund, Arava Film Fund , Factory 54

 15 min | Hebrew | Hebrew and English Subtitles

Noga (5) embarks on a desert trip with her parents. Amidst scenic beauty, she witnesses the crumbling facade of their strained relationship, reluctantly accepting the premature burden of growing up.