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Tongue Behind Teeth

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

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.

 
Tongue Behind Teeth

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

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