Lod – Between Hope and Despair
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Lod – Between Hope and Despair

At the very center of Israel is the city of Lod, a city teeming with violence and fear. Lod, where Jews, Christians and Moslems live together (75,000 inhabitants), is a depiction of governmental and municipal despair. Can a newly appointed, 79-year old mayor save Lod and give its people hope?
Festivals and Awards:
Director: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Belhassen
Producer: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Belhassen
Cinematographer: Oded kirma
Editor: Boaz leon
Original Soundtrack: Avi Belleli
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: לוד - בין יאוש לתקווה
Relevant Links:
Movie review - HaaretzCategory: Borders and Periphery / Israeli Society
Tag Words: documentary series hope Lod Mayor Committee Restoration
At the very center of Israel is the city of Lod, a city teeming with violence and fear. Lod, where Jews, Christians and Moslems live together (75,000 inhabitants), is a depiction of governmental and municipal despair. Can a newly appointed, 79-year old mayor save Lod and give its people hope?
Festivals and Awards:
Relevant Links:
Movie review - Haaretz
Director: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Belhassen
Producer: Uri Rosenwaks, Eyal Belhassen
Cinematographer: Oded kirma
Editor: Boaz leon
Original Soundtrack: Avi Belleli
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: לוד - בין יאוש לתקווה
Category: Borders and Periphery / Israeli Society
Tag Words: documentary series hope Lod Mayor Committee Restoration