Michal, Ilana, Hila & Aviv are four young women in their 20's who were severely injured in terrorist attacks. For 3 months our camera followed them in a unique body workshop by Israel Prize Winner dancer Ohad Naharin. After the injury they were all compelled to confront a new perception of their selves and their femininity. A story about the brave journey they had to take to reconnect to their once cherished bodies.

About the Body

(Doc., 55 min., DVD/Beta, 2006)

Directors: Alona Seroussi & Keren Yehezkely – Goldstein
Producer: Alexandra Zelentcher
Co-Producer: Keren Yehezkely – Goldstein

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Synopsis

Michal, Ilana, Hila & Aviv are four young women in their 20's who were severely injured in terrorist attacks. For 3 months our camera followed them in a unique body workshop by Israel Prize Winner dancer Ohad Naharin. After the injury they were all compelled to confront a new perception of their selves and their femininity. A story about the brave journey they had to take to reconnect to their once cherished bodies.

Awards

  • Best Documentary Award - In the Spirit of Freedom Category, Jerusalem Film Festival, 2007
  • Best Documentary Award - courtesy of The Other Israel Film Festival, Israel, 2007

Festivals

  • PSBT Open Frame Int'l Film Festival, New Delhi, India, 2008
  • Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2008
  • The Other Israel Film Festival, NYC, 2007
  • The Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2007

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Festivals

  • PSBT Open Frame Int'l Film Festival, New Delhi, India, 2008
  • Syracuse International Film Festival, USA, 2008
  • The Other Israel Film Festival, NYC, 2007
  • The Jerusalem International Film Festival, 2007

Educational

  • American Jewish University
  • Duke University
  • University of Denver
  • UCLA
  • Ohio State University

Awards

  • Best Documentary Award - In the Spirit of Freedom Category, Jerusalem Film Festival, 2007
  • Best Documentary Award - courtesy of The Other Israel Film Festival, Israel, 2007