Coming soon
“The Loners” by Renen Schorr. Completed.
Glory and Sacha, two “loners” (soldiers who have no family in Israel) of Russian origin are expeditely convicted for stealing arms and selling them to terrorists. The two boys are considered as traitors and are maltreated by both their cellmates and the jailers. Glory, the tougher of the two, tries to protect his buddy Sacha who cannot take the situation any more and starts a mutiny, claiming a fair trial… A story of loyalty and friendship, based on true events, “The Loners” is Renen Schorr’s first feature after 20 years of silence following his great success: “Summer Holiday Blues”.
“Bena” by Niv Klainer. Completed.
Amos lives alone with his schizophrenic teenage son, whom he refuses to intern in the psychiatry ward - he knows only too well how they treat their patients there. One day, Amos brings home a Thai young woman, an illegal alien called Bena. Amos hopes to find some “normality” through this female presence, but things do not work out as he expected… This is Niv’s first feature, following his short film “Mister Kurtzweil is dead”, screened in the “Cinema du monde” section in Cannes 2006. “Bena” was screened in the city-to-city section in Toronto 2009 and Karlovy Vary 2010.
“Ms Moskowitch & the Cats” by Jorge Gurvich. Completed.
The elderly widow Ms Moskowitch lives her regulated and content life alone in her small Tel-Aviv apartment. Till she falls down one day and breaks her hip bone. In the hospital, her fragile autonomy lost, she’s forced to share the life of the other elderly patients. Initially revolted, she slowly finds comfort and friendship among her fellow sufferers. Ms Moskowitch is charmed by Shaul, an alcoholic ex football player… who will change her life forever. Based on the best-seller by acclaimed Israeli writer Yehoshua Kenaz. Montreal 2009 official selection.
“Naomi” by Eitan Zur. Completed.
Ilan, the Astrophysics professor, is married to the younger and very beautiful Naomi. One day, he finds out that his wife has a lover… A film about guilt, love and unlimited devotion. Based on the best-selling novel by Edna Mazya, one of Israel’s most successful playwriters. Venice Film Festival Critic’s Week 2010.
“The Human Resources Manager” by Eran Riklis. Completed.
The Human Resources Manager of the largest industrial bakery in Israel undertakes an unusual mission, gaining new insight on life. And death… Based on the best-seller by A. B. Yehoshua, one of Israel’s most successful contemporary writers, the film is directed by Eran Riklis, one of the most prominent israeli directors, who directed the acclaimed “Lemon Tree” and “The Syrian Bride”. Locarno Piazza Grande 2010 and Toronto Int. Film FEstival 2010.