Ruty spent her life distancing herself from her Moroccan roots. Now, as her daughter is about to wed, her mother’s double life causes the bride to lose her patience and refuse to cooperate. In an effort to save their relationship, Ruth arranges the traditional Moroccan henna ceremony for her daughter.


Pleading

(Fic., 19 min., DVD/16mm, color, 2004)
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Synopsis


Ruty spent her life distancing herself from her Moroccan roots. Now, as her daughter is about to wed, her mother’s double life causes the bride to lose her patience and refuse to cooperate. In an effort to save their relationship, Ruth arranges the traditional Moroccan henna ceremony for her daughter.


Awards

  • Best Script – Munich Film School Festival, 2004
  • First Prize – Jewish Film Days, Jerusalem, 2004

Festivals

  • Munich Film School Festival, Germany 2004
  • Jewish Film Days, Jerusalem, 2004
  • Augsburg Film Festival, Germany 2005
  • Potsdam Bablsberg Film Festival, Germany 2005

Festivals

  • Munich Film School Festival, Germany 2004
  • Jewish Film Days, Jerusalem, 2004
  • Augsburg Film Festival, Germany 2005
  • Potsdam Bablsberg Film Festival, Germany 2005
  • Helsinki, Finland 2005

Awards

  • Best Script – Munich Film School Festival, 2004
  • First Prize – Jewish Film Days, Jerusalem, 2004