Lions Awake in Summer
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Lions Awake in Summer
Cousins Gabriel and Omer spend the end of their summer break working in a packing warehouse owned by Omer’s dad, Elisha.
The film follows the two teenagers, during another routine day at the warehouse from Gabriel’s perspective.
Gabriel is a bit of an outsider. He is a slim boy, who likes to observe what’s happening around him while Omer is a much more masculine figure.
they play innocent games that become masculinity tests.
For the first time in their lives, they will have to understand that every act has consequences.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa International Film Festiva, Israel, 2021
Director: Almog Farhi
Producer: Ortal Esticangie
Production Company: Minshar School of Art
Cinematographer: Mielle Lavie
Editor: Yarden levi
Soundtrack Editor: Rei Elbaz
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema And Television
Colourist / Online Editor: Dima litvinov
Cast: Tomer Eshel ,Ido Tako, Avi Azulay, Arie Tcherner
Script: Almog Farhi
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: אריות מתעוררים בקיץ
Category: Borders and Periphery / Children and Youth / Family / Identity / Israeli Society / Kibbutz / LGBT / Student Films
Tag Words: Bar Mitzvah factory Kibbutz LGBT Sexuality Summer Break summer vacation teenagers teens Violence
Cousins Gabriel and Omer spend the end of their summer break working in a packing warehouse owned by Omer’s dad, Elisha.
The film follows the two teenagers, during another routine day at the warehouse from Gabriel’s perspective.
Gabriel is a bit of an outsider. He is a slim boy, who likes to observe what’s happening around him while Omer is a much more masculine figure.
they play innocent games that become masculinity tests.
For the first time in their lives, they will have to understand that every act has consequences.
Festivals and Awards:
Haifa International Film Festiva, Israel, 2021
Director: Almog Farhi
Producer: Ortal Esticangie
Production Company: Minshar School of Art
Cinematographer: Mielle Lavie
Editor: Yarden levi
Soundtrack Editor: Rei Elbaz
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema And Television
Colourist / Online Editor: Dima litvinov
Cast: Tomer Eshel ,Ido Tako, Avi Azulay, Arie Tcherner
Script: Almog Farhi
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: אריות מתעוררים בקיץ
Category: Borders and Periphery / Children and Youth / Family / Identity / Israeli Society / Kibbutz / LGBT / Student Films
Tag Words: Bar Mitzvah factory Kibbutz LGBT Sexuality Summer Break summer vacation teenagers teens Violence
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