Israel,
2012, 90 min
Directed by:
Rama BurshteinScreenplay:
Rama BurshteinCinematography:
Asaf SudriComposer:
Yitzhak AzulayCast:
Hadas Yaron, Yiftach Klein, Irit Sheleg, Chayim Sharir, Hila Feldman, Renana Raz, Razia IsraeliVOD (2)
Plots(1)
A devout 18-year-old Israeli is pressured to marry the husband of her late sister. Declaring her independence is not an option in Tel Aviv's ultra-Orthodox Hasidic community, where religious law, tradition and the rabbi's word are absolute. (Artificial Eye)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2013 - Assaf Amir, Rama Burshtein (Best First Feature)
- 2013 - Rama Burshtein (Best First Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2013 - Asaf Sudri (Best Cinematographer)
Venice Film Festival
- 2012 - Hadas Yaron (Volpi Cup for Best Actress)
- 2012 - Rama Burshtein (Golden Lion for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2012 - Rama Burshtein (Discovery Award)
Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
- 2013 - Rama Burshtein (SIGNIS Award)