Following his father’s death, swimming coach Eli returns to Israel from America and reconnects with a childhood friend and his fiancée, thus setting in motion a chain of events that will change their lives forever. America is a remarkable and heartrending exploration of human emotions and relationships. Warning: Scenes of a sexual nature.

Virtual Guest Speaker: Ofir Raul Graizer, Director of America.

Underwritten by Beryl & Ivor Silver; Myra & Jerry Feiger; Selma & Paul Forkash; Aaron Metals.

Ofir Raul Graizer

The director, screenwriter, and editor of America, Ofir Raul Graizer, has an extensive career, having worked not only in cinema but also in textiles and gastronomy. Graizer studied film at Sapir College in Sderot and directed several short films shown in numerous festivals, including Cannes and Clermont Ferrand. He is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents. His first feature film, The Cakemaker, the Israeli submission for the Academy Award in 2019, won 7 Ophir Awards at the Israeli Academy, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Script, and Best Actress. Graizer published a book of short stories and recipes, Ofirs Kuche ("Ofir's Kitchen"), in Germany. He lives between Israel, Germany, and the USA.