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Eagles
Israel, 2012, 104 min.
Two senior war vets teach Israel’s young generation a lesson. “Part Notebook, part Death Wish, Eagles seems a surefire crowd-pleaser. Providing a large-caliber allegory for contemporary discontent, the provocative content and director Sabo's dry sensibility should spell art-house gold.... more
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Fill the Void
Israel, 2012, 90 min.
An 18-year-old in Tel Aviv’s Hassidic community must choose between her heart’s desire and familial duty in a drama that makes the conventions of the marriage plot feel brand new. Winner, 7 Israeli Academy Awards, including Best Film, Best Director and Actress.... more
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Sharqiya
Israel, 2012, 82 min.
A young Bedouin man fights an uphill battle for respect and recognition in contemporary Israel in this eloquent, affecting drama. Best Film, Jerusalem Film Festival.... more
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The World is Funny
Israel, 2012, 127 min.
Reality and fantasy cleverly intertwine in this ambitious, multi-strand tale about storytelling and a fractured Israeli family. A charming comedy from the director of Palm Springs favorites Aviva My Love and Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi.... more
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