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Carlos Outside the Lines
Carlos is a kids’ soccer coach. “The best in the country,” at least according to his ex-wife. He wants to move up a league on the pitch and in his personal life, but his self-destructive nature leaves him feeling out of place. His demands are too high, driving players to quit, and his son Shahar isn’t always willing to open the door for him. As Shahar pulls away, Carlos realizes he needs to change his approach, but he still feels like an outsider. He can’t find the comfort he needs from his mother, and goes to political protests mainly to find love. But Carlos has another, hidden love. Will he manage to make a real change?
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel-Aviv Israel, 2026
Director: Tal Avitan
Producer: Tal Avitan
Production Company: Cinema Tal
Cinematographer: Tal Avitan
Editor: Naor Sror
Soundtrack Editor: Rotem Dror
Original Soundtrack: Liav Bitan
Supporter(s): The New Fund For Cinema and Television, Negev Film Fund, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Hot8
Script: Tal Avitan, Naor Sror
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: קרלוס מחוץ לקווים
Category: Borders and Periphery / Children and Youth / Family / Identity / Sport
Tag Words: Children's Coach Cinema coach Football poetry soccer Teacher
Carlos is a kids’ soccer coach. “The best in the country,” at least according to his ex-wife. He wants to move up a league on the pitch and in his personal life, but his self-destructive nature leaves him feeling out of place. His demands are too high, driving players to quit, and his son Shahar isn’t always willing to open the door for him. As Shahar pulls away, Carlos realizes he needs to change his approach, but he still feels like an outsider. He can’t find the comfort he needs from his mother, and goes to political protests mainly to find love. But Carlos has another, hidden love. Will he manage to make a real change?
Festivals and Awards:
Docaviv Film Festival, Tel-Aviv Israel, 2026
Director: Tal Avitan
Producer: Tal Avitan
Production Company: Cinema Tal
Cinematographer: Tal Avitan
Editor: Naor Sror
Soundtrack Editor: Rotem Dror
Original Soundtrack: Liav Bitan
Supporter(s): The New Fund For Cinema and Television, Negev Film Fund, Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Hot8
Script: Tal Avitan, Naor Sror
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: קרלוס מחוץ לקווים
Category: Borders and Periphery / Children and Youth / Family / Identity / Sport
Tag Words: Children's Coach Cinema coach Football poetry soccer Teacher





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