Program 3 – Ties and Bonds

Five short films that deal with the ties and bonds between people

It’s Time You Died Already

Israel 2021

Dir.: Hadar Morag

Pro.: Shira Hochman, Kobi Mizrahi

Sc.: Hadar Morag

DP.: Mathias Zagoni

Ed.: Shira Hochman, Hadar Morag

Soundtrack Editing: Nin Hazan

Cast: Eve Handelman, Rose Handelman, KC

Source: MINA Films, KM Productions

Produced with support of: Gesher Multiculural Film Fund

18 min. | Hebrew, English, Yiddish | Hebrew and English subtitles

Confined by the four walls of their home, Evie and her mother Rose, struggle with the constant inevitable presence of an uninvited tenant. 

Elisheva and Ruthi

Israel 2021

Dir.: Shiry Lee Price

Pro.:Minshar School for Art

Sc.: Shiry Lee Price

DP.: Omer Lotan, Einav Giat Goodman

EdItor: Yael Perlov

Music: Nir Popliker

Soundtrack Editing: Rei Elbaz

Cast: Elisheva Price, Ruth Kraus

Source: Minshar School for Art

Produced with support of: Gesher Multiculural Film Fund, yes Docu

30 min. | Hebrew | English subtitles

In Tel Aviv of the 1950s, Elisheva and Ruthi were a local brand. Within two years, the lively “red headed twins” lost both of their parents, leaving them orphans at the age of 15.From that moment they had to survive alone. 60 years later, Shiry, Elisheva’s daughter, accompanies them on their journey to the past. The struggles, the pain, and the amazing bond that helped them overcome it all.

Bug

Israel 2021

Dir.: Bar Cohen

Pro.: Rotem Grosman

Sc.: Bar Cohen

DP.: Matan Abramovitz

Ed.: Johnny Doov

Music: Omer Vaknin

Soundtrack Editing: Amotz Glass

Cast: Ariel Van Der Kraats, Tali Sharon, Ishai Golan, Adar Ben Ami

Source: The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, Tel Aviv University

Produced with the support of: Balvatnik Foundation.

22 min. | Hebrew | English subtitles

After not seeing each other for four months, Alma's father asks her to drop off her baby sister without her mother knowing. Alma is forced to choose between her mom and dad.

Brigadeiro

Israel 2021

Dir.: Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

Pro.: The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School

Sc.: Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

DP.: Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

Ed.: Fábio Zilberman Iuchno

Music: Miguel Besnos

Soundtrack Editing: Mitch Clyman

Cast: Georgia Toros, Miguel Toros

Source: The Jerusalem Sam Spiegel Film School

Produced with the support of: Jerusalem Film Fund

16 min. | Hebrew and Portuguese | Hebrew and English subtitles

Georgia is a single mother who immigrates to Israel, leaving her past behind in Rio de Janeiro in the hope of giving her son, Miguel a better future. While trying to learn the local language, together they have to find a way for making a living, and Georgia won’t allow Miguel to see concern in her eyes.

Night Stroll

Israel 2021

Dir.: Ori Birger

Pro.: The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, Tel Aviv University

Sc.: Ori Birger

DP.: May Abadi Grebler

Ed.: Or Lee-Tal

Music: Daniel Markovitch

Soundtrack Editing: Keren Or Biton, Jaffa Sound Arts.

Cast: Yankalle Filtser, Henry David, Reymond Amsalem, Hava Ortman.

Source: The Steve Tisch School of Film and Television, Tel Aviv University

Produced with the support of: Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Balvatnik Foundation.

 24 min. | Hebrew and English | Hebrew and English subtitles

A young boy falls in love with a dancer. He follows this dancer into the unknown, away from home and from his mother. For the first time in his life he tries to follow his passion. But he is bound to learn something else about life, passion and beauty.