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Aviv (Fucked Up Generation)

Aviv Geffen, the grandson of legendary Moshe Dayan and number one Israeli rockist, is rapidly becoming a mythic figure himself. He was the last person to embrace Rabin before he was assassinated. The charismatic, bisexual singer-songwriter has rapidly become the Jim Morrison or Bob Dylan of his country, a voice that represents peace and integrity for a troubled young generation. Concert footage reveals the depth of feeling that many Israelis have for Aviv: hip, youthful women and men are clearly enamored of his presence.

Directed by Tomer Heymann, this feature documentary follows the life of Aviv Geffen, a controversial Israeli singer whose liberal upbringing led him to refuse to serve in the Israeli military. Geffen has become a spokesperson for the country’s youth, and this film chronicles the rise of his career, his family roots, and how he finds the inspiration to write music.

Festivals and Awards:

HotDocs 2003; Black Nights IFF Estonia 2003; Israelfest (Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and New York) USA 2003; Hamilton JIFF Canada 2004; the International Panorama of Independent Filmmakers Thessaloniki Greece 2004; Bangkok World FF 2004; The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts San Francisco 2004; Minneapolis JIFF USA 2004; San Francisco Israel Film Center USA 2004; the Allentown JIFF USA 2004; the Screening Room Washington USA 2004; FIPATEL Selective Market Fipa Biarritz IFF France 2004

Director: Tomer Heymann

Producer: Hagai Levi, Tomer Heymann

Production Company: Heymann Brothers Films

Cinematographer: Itai Raziel

Editor: Ido Mochrik

Original Soundtrack: Aviv Geffen

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Noga Communications – Channel 8

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: אביב

Aviv Geffen, the grandson of legendary Moshe Dayan and number one Israeli rockist, is rapidly becoming a mythic figure himself. He was the last person to embrace Rabin before he was assassinated. The charismatic, bisexual singer-songwriter has rapidly become the Jim Morrison or Bob Dylan of his country, a voice that represents peace and integrity for a troubled young generation. Concert footage reveals the depth of feeling that many Israelis have for Aviv: hip, youthful women and men are clearly enamored of his presence.

Directed by Tomer Heymann, this feature documentary follows the life of Aviv Geffen, a controversial Israeli singer whose liberal upbringing led him to refuse to serve in the Israeli military. Geffen has become a spokesperson for the country’s youth, and this film chronicles the rise of his career, his family roots, and how he finds the inspiration to write music.

Festivals and Awards:

HotDocs 2003; Black Nights IFF Estonia 2003; Israelfest (Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami and New York) USA 2003; Hamilton JIFF Canada 2004; the International Panorama of Independent Filmmakers Thessaloniki Greece 2004; Bangkok World FF 2004; The Yerba Buena Center for the Arts San Francisco 2004; Minneapolis JIFF USA 2004; San Francisco Israel Film Center USA 2004; the Allentown JIFF USA 2004; the Screening Room Washington USA 2004; FIPATEL Selective Market Fipa Biarritz IFF France 2004

Director: Tomer Heymann

Producer: Hagai Levi, Tomer Heymann

Production Company: Heymann Brothers Films

Cinematographer: Itai Raziel

Editor: Ido Mochrik

Original Soundtrack: Aviv Geffen

Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Noga Communications – Channel 8

Subtitles: English

Film Name in Hebrew: אביב

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