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Sayed Kashua- Forever Scared
(Doc., 52 Min., DVD/MiniDV, color, 2009)Written and Directed by: Dorit Zimbalist
Produced by: Barak Heymann & Dorit Zimbalist
Language: Hebrew & Arabic with English \ spanish \ French subtitles
Sayed Kashua always feels he doesn't belong. The Jews don't like him because he's an Arab. The Arabs don't like him because he's successful. The Arabs think he's a collaborator. The Jews think he's a drunk. He is always viewed as "the Other", and he's always scared.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
KAFKA'S LAST STORY
(Doc., 53 min., DVD/DVCAM, 2011)Written & Directed by: Sagi Bornstein
Produced by: Sagi Bornstein – Bosa Productions
Co-Produced by: Christian Drewing - EIKON Südwest GmbH
The fate of Kafka's invaluable writings. This film is a detective story; an adventure that crosses geographical boundaries as well as cultural and chronological ones; an exploration beginning early in the 20th century, and continuing to this day.Rent Online - For Home Use Only :$8.90DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
Ida's Dance Club
(Doc., 59 Min., 2009, DVD/BETA, Color)Written and Directed by: Dalit Kimor
Produced by: Yael Shavit & Dalit Kimor – Anu Banu Productions
Language: Hebrew, Russian & English with English or French Subtitles
A ballroom dancing competition where all the competitors are way past retirement age - but that doesn’t stop them from dancing and singing, falling in love and being disappointed.DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90 -
The Worst Company in the World
(Doc., 50 min., Video, color, DVD, 2009)Written by: Regev Contes & Arik Lahav-Leibovich
Directed by: Regev Contes
Produced by: Eilon Ratzkovsky, Yossi Uzrad, Guy Jacoel & Noa Lifshitz - July August Productions
Language: Hebrew with English or French Subtitles
Love and humor do not always mean success in business. In this affectionate documentary we follow the efforts of a son to help boost his father's failing insurance company which he runs out of his home with his brother and childhood friend.
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The Human Turbine
(Doc., 54 min., 2010, Color, Digibeta/DVD)Written & Directed by: Danny Verete
Produced by: Yehuda Bitton
Sponsored by: Channel 8-Israel & Gesher Multicultural Film Fund
Language: Hebrew & Arabic with English / French subtitles
The attempts to harness wind and solar energy for the benefit of the residents of the Palestinian village of Susia. Working through action, rather than through protest, a group of determined individuals demonstrates how they are figuratively and literally lighting up lives.
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Black over White
(Doc., 49 min., DVD/DVcam, color, 2008)Written and directed by: Tomer Heymann
Produced by: Zafrir Kochanovsky, Miri Ezra- TTV Productions
Sponsored by: Keshet Broadcaster- Channel 2 and The Avi Chai Foundation
Language: Hebrew with English Subtitles.
The concert in Addis Ababa is not just another performance by the Idan Reichel Project, but a journey back to the homeland of two of the Project's lead singers. A film about identity and a bond to a place.
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Deadly Honour
(Doc., Long version: 85 min.; Short version: 58 min., DVD/DV cam, color, 2009)Written, directed and produced by: Lipika Pelham
Language: Arabic, Hebrew and English, with English or French Subtitles
Based on a real life survivor of honor killing this powerful documentary tells the story of young girls growing up in fear - a fear that is sealed with a code of silence and the anticipation of facing their killers.
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The Name My Mother gave Me
(Doc., 60 min., BETA/DVD, Color, 2008)Written & Directed by: Eli Tal-El
Produced by: Eli Tal-El – Tal-El Productions
Language: Hebrew & Amharic with English subtitles
Sponsored by: Avi Chai Foundation
Co- Produced with: IBA Channel 1- Israel
Ethiopian and Russian Israelis meet at a leadership program in Israel where their year of learning culminates in a joint journey to Ethiopia. On their journey they discover the universality of their experiences and their shared commitment to their home in Israel.
DVD - For Home Use Only :$29.90