Rahamim Hanuka’s hope for a fresh beginning after his discharge from prison is lost when he finds out his father, a Sofer, obliged himself to write a Torah book for the Hamisha Family, who is threatening the life of both, should the work not be ready on time.


The Repentance of Rahamim Hanuka

(Fic. 22:17 min, 2008, DVD/16mm, Color)

Written and Directed by: Ariel Benbaji
Production: The Sam Spiegel Film & TV School - Jerusalem (JSFS)
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles

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Synopsis


Rahamim Hanuka’s hope for a fresh beginning after his discharge from prison is lost when he finds out his father, a Sofer, obliged himself to write a Torah book for the Hamisha Family, who is threatening the life of both, should the work not be ready on time.


Awards

  • Special Mention, Jerusalem Film Festival (Wolgin Award), Israel, 2008
  • Production Award: Israel Film Festival, Los Angeles, California, USA 2009.

Festivals

  • The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2008;
  • Israel Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2009.
  • Smilanksy Festival, Be’er Sheva, Israel, 2009.

Festivals

  • The Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, 2008;
  • Israel Film Festival, Los Angeles, USA 2009.
  • Smilanksy Festival, Be’er Sheva, Israel, 2009.

Awards

  • Special Mention, Jerusalem Film Festival (Wolgin Award), Israel, 2008
  • Production Award: Israel Film Festival, Los Angeles, California, USA 2009.
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