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.
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