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Tongue Behind Teeth
In 1993 Israel, 15-year-old Bukharan immigrant Natasha spends her days selling balloons on the beach. Determined to break free from her socio-economic status and patriarchal family, she finds herself drawn to her co-worker Arthur, a 21-year-old Russian immigrant. Natasha sees Arthur as her ticket to a higher status in Israeli society. However, as the night unfolds, Natasha’s hopes clash with harsh realities as Arthur takes advantage of her innocence, leaving her confused and ashamed. Her journey sheds light on the complexities of immigration and the pursuit of a better life.
Festivals and Awards:
Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival, Israel, 2024.
Director: Ira Eduardovna
Producer: Naama Pyritz
Cinematographer: Avner Shahaf
Editor: Robi Michael
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Cast: Roziya Raymkulova, Nikita Naydenov, Ilan Hazan, Ronen Davidov, Victoria Davidov, Hai Davidov, Esther Isaharov
Script: Ira Eduardovna
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: לשון מאחורי שיניים
Category: Aliyah / Human Rights / Identity / Immigration / Israeli Society / Women
Tag Words: Abuse Bukhara immigrant Immigration Russian Socio-Economic Status
In 1993 Israel, 15-year-old Bukharan immigrant Natasha spends her days selling balloons on the beach. Determined to break free from her socio-economic status and patriarchal family, she finds herself drawn to her co-worker Arthur, a 21-year-old Russian immigrant. Natasha sees Arthur as her ticket to a higher status in Israeli society. However, as the night unfolds, Natasha’s hopes clash with harsh realities as Arthur takes advantage of her innocence, leaving her confused and ashamed. Her journey sheds light on the complexities of immigration and the pursuit of a better life.
Festivals and Awards:
Tel-Aviv International Student Film Festival, Israel, 2024.
Director: Ira Eduardovna
Producer: Naama Pyritz
Cinematographer: Avner Shahaf
Editor: Robi Michael
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Television
Cast: Roziya Raymkulova, Nikita Naydenov, Ilan Hazan, Ronen Davidov, Victoria Davidov, Hai Davidov, Esther Isaharov
Script: Ira Eduardovna
Subtitles: Hebrew, English
Film Name in Hebrew: לשון מאחורי שיניים
Category: Aliyah / Human Rights / Identity / Immigration / Israeli Society / Women
Tag Words: Abuse Bukhara immigrant Immigration Russian Socio-Economic Status
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