The powerful coming-of-age story of Aviya continues in this moving and memorable true-life tale from Israel's first lady of film, writer-director Gila Almagor. Based on her memoir of a teenager in early Israel, Almagor's poignant reflection on the orphans of war is a touching and triumphant celebration of human spirit. (Etz Ha Domim Tafus, 1995, Drama)
Directed by: Eli Cohen Starring: Gila Almagor, Kaifo Cohen, Giuliano Mar, Orly Perl, Rocky Blake
102 min. * Color * Hebrew with English Subtitles * Israel
Winner of the Wolgin Prize- Jerusalem Film Festival Honorable Mention-Cannes Film Festival
-- "****...one of the most beautiful movies of the past 20 years, maybe longer."--THE RECORD --"A gentle, loving film about confronting the past."--LOS ANGELES TIMES --"***...Kaipo Cohen is a fresh and appealing yourg performer."--NEW YORK DAILY NEWS --"Powerful... a rich narrative collage shrouded in madness and coming-of-age bliss." --INTERVIEW MAGAZINE --"Touching... heartfelt, natural performances." --NEW YORK TIMES -- "***...Director Eli Cohen is a major cinematic talent. So beautifully shot and so effectively edited that it can bring a lump to the throat and unstoppable tears to the eyes." --Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST
