Facing the Wall (in Hebrew: עם הפנים לקיר) is a 2016 Israeli short film, written and directed by Aalam-Warqe Davidian. The film won the best picture award at the International Student Film Festival[1] and the Van Lir best short film award at the 2016 Jerusalem Film Festival.[2]
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| עם הפנים לקיר | |
| Directed by | Aalam-Warqe Davidian |
| Screenplay by | Aalam-Warqe Davidian |
| Produced by | Naomi Levari, Saar Yogev |
| Starring | Sapir Sinka Tehilla Yashayauh Shula Mola |
| Cinematography | Daniel Miller |
| Edited by | Margarita Balaklav |
Production company | Black Sheep Productions |
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Plot summary
editThe film follows Surni, a 14 year old Ethiopian girl who is newly arrived in Israel. Surni wakes up to her first day in an immigrant absorption center, without the boy she loves. She shuts herself in her room, refusing to open her eyes or get out of bed. Her mother, who is also missing home, tries to help her find a way for the both of them to say goodbye to the world they left behind.
Cast of characters
edit| Actor | Character | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Sapir Sinka | Surni | [3] |
| Tehilla Yashayauh | Mulo | |
| Shula Mola | Avrash | |
| Limor Groberman | Avigail | |
| Ayala Yatamr | Ethiopian Guide |
Awards and festivals
edit- 2016 - Ophir awards - best short film (nominated)
- 2016 - International Student Film Festival, best independent short film[1]
- 2016 - Jerusalem Film Festival, Van Lir award, best short film[2]
- 2017 - Festival de Cine Africano, best short film award[4]
- 2017 - Toronto International Film Festival[4]
- 2017 - Toronto Jewish Film Festival[4]
- 2017 - Festival Olhares do Mediterrâneo[4]
- 2017 - Rhode Island Flickers International Film Festival[2]
- 2018 - Hearland Festival[4]
- 2018 - San Diego Jewish Film Festival
References
edit- ^ a b "דור העתיד של הקולנוע הישראלי: הזוכים בפסטיבל סרטי סטודנטים" [Future Generation of Israeli Cinema: Winners at the Student Film Festival]. IsraelHayom.co.il. June 16, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c Sigol, Or (July 14, 2016). "פסטיבל ירושלים 2016: הזוכים, הזוכות וסיכום התחרות הישראלית" [The Jerusalem Festival 2016: The winners, winners and the conclusion of the Israeli competition]. srita.net (in Hebrew). Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ "עם הפנים לקיר" [Facing The Wall]. The New Fund for Cinema and TV. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "עם הפנים לקיר" [Facing The Wall]. Black Sheep Productions. Archived from the original on October 10, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
