It begins as a nostalgic family documentary about the adventures of Eliezer, the directors father, in the horsemen unit during the Israeli War of Independence. But as as history unfolds, their relationship takes an unpleasant turn. Director: Ofra Shahor. Produced by
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Saturday, 10am, a group of elderly women and men carry plastic lawn chairs across the Mount Herzl National Cemetery in Jerusalem. In the shade of an old pine tree, they sit down, in a circle and discuss matters sublime and elevated. For over two decades, the "Mt. Herzl Academy” has held its...

The story of the national disabled Israeli basketball team. The film accompanies the team to the European championship. Most of the players were injured during the military service. During the film, they speak openly about life with disability. (Hebrew, English) Director: Yossi Rabach |...

When Albert Einstein died in 1955 he left behind a remarkable scientific legacy, and an extraordinary secret. In 1986 love letters were discovered which revealed a marriage hidden in the shadows for more than 30 years. Before moving to America in 1933 with his second wife and first cousin Elsa,...

Anderson Sa was a drug dealer in one of Rios\' most notorious favelas (slums) until he decided in the early 90\'s to channel his leadership and charisma to a constructive cause and was one of the fathers of the socio-musical Afro-Reggae movement. Ever since Sa and his friends started recruiting...

A minor and intimate creation, blend of stylized and very meticulous photography, captivating characters and some animation. The film centers around the relationship between a mischievous and impulsive 6 year old Marina and her 72 year old conservative Grandmother, Marita, at whose house she...

This is the story of eight devout Israeli Arab widows, all unskilled at labor, who decided one day to change their fate and to jointly open a startup - a plant for high quality pickles. As widows with no income, they are condemned to stay at home alone and raise their children on a meager social...

A film that follows the complexity of creating the television show ”Sesame Street” world wide. The show, created in 1968, is presently broadcasted in 120 countries. It has special, cultural adaptations to suit children of various countries. The film focuses on three countries: South Africa, where...

Marie spent most of her life behind bars after being convicted for drug offenses. Maggie, an Irish nomad is serving time for use of Crack and robbery. Seline & Natasha are French sisters sentenced for 18 years on smuggling drugs. Sam attempted to burn her husband and stabbed her brother. Theresa...

Shahar is an unemployed filmmaker. His father, Sleiman, a strict 82 year old Yemenite, is unhappy with Shahar\'s life style. The golden age of Sleimans life was his service in the Jewish Brigade of the British Army during WWII, of which he constantly bragged to his sons. As an incentive for his...