Turning Thirteen
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Turning Thirteen
The film follows the preparations for the Bar Mitzvah of Guy, the director’s younger autistic brother, from the moment his parents decide to have Guy do the ceremony in the synagogue up to the day of the Bar Mitzvah itself. During the course of preparations for this unusual event, the daily and complex reality the family must cope with is revealed, paved with difficulties and humor, and Guy’s unique view of the world is discovered.
Festivals and Awards:
Director: Dana Idisis
Producer: Assaf Amir
Production Company: Norma Productions
Cinematographer: Dana Idisis
Editor: Miri Laufer
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Teleivison, AVI CHAI Israel, Gesher Film Fund, YES Doco
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: סרט בר מצווה
Category: Children and Youth / Family / People with Disabilities
Tag Words: Autism Bar Mitzvah brothers
The film follows the preparations for the Bar Mitzvah of Guy, the director’s younger autistic brother, from the moment his parents decide to have Guy do the ceremony in the synagogue up to the day of the Bar Mitzvah itself. During the course of preparations for this unusual event, the daily and complex reality the family must cope with is revealed, paved with difficulties and humor, and Guy’s unique view of the world is discovered.
Festivals and Awards:
Director: Dana Idisis
Producer: Assaf Amir
Production Company: Norma Productions
Cinematographer: Dana Idisis
Editor: Miri Laufer
Supporter(s): The New Fund for Cinema and Teleivison, AVI CHAI Israel, Gesher Film Fund, YES Doco
Subtitles: English
Film Name in Hebrew: סרט בר מצווה
Category: Children and Youth / Family / People with Disabilities
Tag Words: Autism Bar Mitzvah brothers
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