Aviv (Fucked Up Generation)
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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
Category: Art and Culture / Family / Israeli Society
Tag Words: adoration adore artist Aviv Gefen celebrity culture Music portrait rock singer Tel Aviv Yitzhak Rabin youth
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
Category: Art and Culture / Family / Israeli Society
Tag Words: adoration adore artist Aviv Gefen celebrity culture Music portrait rock singer Tel Aviv Yitzhak Rabin youth