Florida Premiere
Sunday, Dec. 5, 1 pm
Israel, 2003; Yael Katzir, director
Hebrew w/ English subtitles; 56 minutes
Mom died this morning. I have always craved her hugs and approval but it did not happen.
So begins the director’s description of her film a journey unfolding through the different stages of grief, filmed in real time through the stages of Shiva. Individual, yet universal, it’s also the story of a specific type of Israeli family a blend of German and sabra roots.
Together with...
A Mother’s Dance
U. S. A. Premiere First Prize, Student Shorts, Jerusalem FF, 2003
Israel, 2003 Zelda Hoha, director
Hebrew w/ English subtitles; 21 minutes, The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School,Jerusalem
Since the death of her mother, Lisa has been the mainstay of the family. When she wins a student scholarship in Jerusalem, she has to face the dilemma of leaving home to study or of remaining to take care of her problematic family.
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