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Town On A Wire
The Romans called Lod “The City of God”. Today, however, this dilapidated town is central Israel’s forgotten backyard, a mere 10-minute drive from prosperous Tel Aviv. Acute poverty has helped to cultivate racism, bigotry, and violence, so that many of Lod’s 75,000 inhabitants – Jewish, Muslim, and Christian alike – live in a constant state of fear and misery. Filmmakers Uri Rosenwaks and Eyal Blachson delve deep into the entrails of this small, hardened city. For four years, they follow the brave men and women who refuse to give up hope for their impossible and beloved hometown.
Festivals and Awards:
Best Editing Award at Docaviv Film Festival, 2016
Director: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Blachson
Producer: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Blachson
Production Company: Uri Rosenwaks
Cinematographer: Oded Kirma
Soundtrack Editor: Ophir Lokay
Original Soundtrack: Avi Belleli
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Channel 8 - HOT, Pais Culture and art council, DR
Script: Uri Rosenwaks
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: עיר בעין הסערה
Relevant Links:
Film's Official WebsiteCategory: Borders and Periphery / Identity / Israeli Society / Minorities
Tag Words: crime despair development towns hopeful Lod racism
The Romans called Lod “The City of God”. Today, however, this dilapidated town is central Israel’s forgotten backyard, a mere 10-minute drive from prosperous Tel Aviv. Acute poverty has helped to cultivate racism, bigotry, and violence, so that many of Lod’s 75,000 inhabitants – Jewish, Muslim, and Christian alike – live in a constant state of fear and misery. Filmmakers Uri Rosenwaks and Eyal Blachson delve deep into the entrails of this small, hardened city. For four years, they follow the brave men and women who refuse to give up hope for their impossible and beloved hometown.
Festivals and Awards:
Best Editing Award at Docaviv Film Festival, 2016
Relevant Links:
Film's Official WebsiteDirector: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Blachson
Producer: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Blachson
Production Company: Uri Rosenwaks
Cinematographer: Oded Kirma
Soundtrack Editor: Ophir Lokay
Original Soundtrack: Avi Belleli
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television, Channel 8 - HOT, Pais Culture and art council, DR
Script: Uri Rosenwaks
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: עיר בעין הסערה
Category: Borders and Periphery / Identity / Israeli Society / Minorities
Tag Words: crime despair development towns hopeful Lod racism