Yotam, a thirteen year-old boy studying at an ultra-orthodox Jewish boarding school tries to battle the awakening of his sexual desires. Confused and guilt-ridden, he consults with his rabbi who abuses his position and Yotam's innocence.
About the film
Details
- Running time
- 28 min.
- Country, year
- Israel, 2009
- Genre
- Drama
- Language
- IW
- Subtitles
- Lithuanian, English
- Age rating
- N/A
Credits
- Director
- Meni Philip
- Screenplay
- Meni Philip
- Cinematography
- Addie Reiss
- Cast
- Lior Shabtai, Yuval Berger, Omri Aisha, Ami Weinberg
- More information
- www.imdb.com
Festivals and awards
Director
Meni Philip
Meni Philip was born into a Jewish ultra-Orthodox family in Israel in 1968. In 1995, he began composing Hasidic music and became famous as a musician. In 2001, he left the community of believers and began a secular life. A few years later, he began studying film at the Minshar Academy of Arts in Tel Aviv.
