Bikur Ha-Tizmoret
Directed by:
Eran KolirinScreenplay:
Eran KolirinCinematography:
Shai GoldmanComposer:
Habib ShadahCast:
Sasson Gabai, Ronit Elkabetz, Saleh Bakri, Khalifa Natour, Uri Gavriel, Tarik Kopty, Eyad Sheety, Rubi Moskovitz, Taiga, Hilla Sarjon, Hila SaadaVOD (1)
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The Alexandria Ceremonial Orchestra arrives in Israel to play at the opening of the Arab Cultural Center. Dressed in full regalia, the members of the orchestra are looking forward to playing at what might be the most important venue of their careers. However, an unexpected turn of events leaves the Egyptian band stranded in a small Israeli desert town, leaving them in both a cultural and emotional dilemma. Not wanting the turn the orchestra away, Dina, a local café owner invites the men to stay with her and a few of her friends, leading to awkward tensions and revelations about life and reality that cross cultural boundaries. (Mongrel Media)
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A slightly comedic melodrama in which seemingly nothing happens, yet it's full of stories presented to the audience without unnecessary chatter, but with a proper dose of dry humor. I laughed the most during the three-way date with the imaginative use of a handkerchief and a bottle of schnapps. While watching the film, I became convinced, among other things, that Arabic is indeed a beautiful language of soundscapes, and that the catchy rhythms of local traditional music can provide a strong positive energy. (80%)
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