The Ramadan Cannon of Jerusalem

Rajae Sanduka struggles with the daily hardships of a Palestinian resident of Jerusalem during the Holy month of the Ramadan, upholding a 120-year-old family tradition of firing the Ramadan cannon. In order to confront his frustrations without risk, he puts on a satirical play at the only remaining Palestinian theatre in the city. >>

Floating Love

Over a year ago, 22-year-old Zura’s mother left home, leaving him and his father behind. Since then, Zura’s father suffers from depression, and is busy drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Zura is forced to take care of him, while his soul longs for peace and freedom. An encounter with a captivating girl named Daniel will […] >>

The Key

As Margalit and Ilan, the only two Jews in a remote Arab village, fight over the right to own the key to an ancient synagogue, a third Jew decides to build a rival synagogue. This film is a tragic-comic allegory on the human urge to fight and unite at any cost. >>

My Terrorist

This is the story of a girl who dreamt of being an officer in the IDF, who was a great patriot and who was shot and wounded in a 1978 terrorist attack on an El Al flight crew in London. Now a grown woman with daughters of her own, this mother does not allow them […] >>

72 Virgins

Part of “Moments, Israel 2002“: There is so much hate, our leaders are blind and there is nothing I can do to change the situation. On the other hand, I am willing to do anything, even the most absurd things, to stop this madness. Who’s with me? >>

I Said I

Suleiman El-Abid was sentenced to 27 years in jail for the rape and murder of Hanit Kikos, based on his confession alone. A few days after reenacting the crime he retracted his confession and has been claiming innocence ever since. Did he receive a fair trial or did the justice system incriminate him to whitewash […] >>

The Fourth Window

Behind the international success story of Amos Oz, a symbol of the Israeli conscience and a writer translated into 45 languages, lurked a double tragedy. When he was 12-years-old his mother committed suicide, and a few years before his death his daughter accused him of being physically and mentally violent, ending all communication with him. […] >>

Walker

The year is 2624. All life on Earth has become extinct. Walker, an android, embarks on a journey to secure humanity’s resurrection on a new planet. Walker is guided by a robot-drone, named Polaris, who attempts to convince him that the mission is a terrible idea. >>

Fantastisch

Following a long string of illnesses, Shmulik Leshed decided, at the age of 55 and following a health book he read, to turn around the course of his life. In addition to his occupation as a well-known plumber in Haifa, he became a street player and a clown. Since then and to this very day, […] >>

The Exchange

Yonatan is asked to come see his grandmother on her deathbed with his judgmental older brother. On their nightly train ride the two siblings turn against each other, as the looming encounter with death threatens to tear down Yonatan’s walls of apathy. >>

The Fox And The Crow

Fox and Crow are pushed into the same landscape. The two fight for their territory in a video game that plays itself. A wildlife computer generated simulation with  an open-ended narrative. >>

Washed Out Memories

At 12 years-old, I wrote a tale about a family curse that led me to flee Mexico trying to avoid it, only to find it followed me. A decade later, I return to Mexico with my grandmother and my imaginary childhood friend, seeking the origin of the curse that led my family down the path […] >>

Honey Trap

The Kiryat Moshe neighborhood on the outskirts of Rehovot is home to a large Jewish Ethiopian community. Nowadays a national priority construction evacuation project guarantees the residents a safe exit from the neglected and poor ghetto. Hana, a single mother who is worried about her teenage son, jumps at the opportunity for a change that […] >>

Ancient Winds – Moroccan Chronicle

A new angle on the inner conflicts that plagued the Moroccan Jews in Israel throughout their efforts to assimilate, “Ancient Winds – Moroccan Chronicle” explores the historical identity of Moroccan Jews with an emphasis on questions of belonging, denial and animosity. Told through six fascinating characters from the second generation of immigrants, they tell the […] >>

Roni

As war rages between Israel and Gaza, Roni does all she can to support her boyfriend, Guy, who is returning home from the army for 24 hours. A video clip of a woman in Gaza rattles Roni and deteriorates her relationship with Guy >>