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Michal, 49, is a boss lady—a mechanic in a man’s world—she is looking for a man for herself. At the age of seven, Michal was repeatedly assaulted by her neighbor for years, an experience that deeply damaged her trust in men. And yet, she chose to surround herself with men in every way—her employees, the mechanics she works with, and the men she dates.
Why did Michal choose to work in such an entirely male-dominated world, fixing cars? Perhaps it’s her way of healing the wound, of trying to mend and piece together what was broken inside. Or maybe, it’s her way of confronting the masculine world—both outside and within herself.
Festivals and Awards:
Jerusalem Film Festival 2025
Director: Rotem Avidani
Producer: Rotem Avidani
Cinematographer: Elad Gabian, Yotam Bouni
Editor: Issac Sverdlov
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Script: Rotem Avidani
Film Name in Hebrew: טיפול תקופתי
Michal, 49, is a boss lady—a mechanic in a man’s world—she is looking for a man for herself. At the age of seven, Michal was repeatedly assaulted by her neighbor for years, an experience that deeply damaged her trust in men. And yet, she chose to surround herself with men in every way—her employees, the mechanics she works with, and the men she dates.
Why did Michal choose to work in such an entirely male-dominated world, fixing cars? Perhaps it’s her way of healing the wound, of trying to mend and piece together what was broken inside. Or maybe, it’s her way of confronting the masculine world—both outside and within herself.
Festivals and Awards:
Jerusalem Film Festival 2025
Director: Rotem Avidani
Producer: Rotem Avidani
Cinematographer: Elad Gabian, Yotam Bouni
Editor: Issac Sverdlov
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Script: Rotem Avidani
Film Name in Hebrew: טיפול תקופתי





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