Bikur Ha-Tizmoret
Israel / USA / France,
2007, 85 min
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)
Plots(1)
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)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2008 - Eran Kolirin (Best International Film)
European Film Awards
- 2007 - Sasson Gabai (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (European Discovery)
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Best Screenwriter)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Un Certain Regard - Jury Prize)
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Un Certain Regard - "Coup de cœur" of jury)
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Un Certain Regard)
Zurich Film Festival
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Best Fiction)
Warsaw International Film Festival
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Warsaw Award)
- 2007 - Eran Kolirin (Audience Award - Feature)