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A couple on the verge of breaking up return home and discover an illustrious stranger living in their residence. This confrontation will turn into an absurd couples therapy.. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/61ae808a98c56fa7f526fc99457f96a7.jpg" width="133">Director Statement : François Le GuenAfter two short films (M. HUGO; ÉLECTRIQUE) selected in more than 145 international festivals and with more than 25 awards, including those for "best film", "best director", "best screenwriter", François Le Guen presents at twenty-six his third film, À L'AMOUR!

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To Love! (A L’Amour!}

A couple on the verge of breaking up return home and discover an illustrious stranger living in their residence.

Epiphany' is based on true life events. It is set in London in the 90's, and tells the story of a man who had lost his son in the Holocaust, and now, 50 years later, is still in the same desperately fragile position as when he was liberated from the death camps. Our talented scriptwriting team have made marvellous strides to bring these characters to life, to maintain consonance with the sensetivities that many survivors went through, post Holocaust.

Epiphany

A Holocaust Survivor who lost his son, finds meaning in his life.

The Artichoke Season follows the fantastic childhood memories of 10-year-old Rosalie in a Jerusalem slum, after her father leaves home. While Rosalie escapes to gum trees of the Galapagos islands, her mother is trying to preserve the delicate ideal of a family. Both of them, sticking into hope, diving into fantasy, where escapism is the cure.

The Artichoke Season

Skopje, Macedonia, 1943.Anna and her family are led to a concentration camp before being transported to Treblinka death camp. She faces the decision between immediate escape with her husband and daughter or risking everything and try and save the rest of her family. <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/4ae1375eced0cb5251b5399a49c9e75b.jpg" width="79">Director Biography - Gal GenossarGal Genossar - a talented filmmaker with a passion for storytelling. From his early days as a film student, Gal has always strived to create meaningful and impactful films. In 2012, Gal directed his first short film, Room 101, a suspense drama about the interrogation rooms of the Israeli General Security Service. The film received international recognition. In 2014, he pushed the boundaries of filmmaking even further with his experimental short film, The Garden Keeper. Blending animation and live-action, this film received worldwide acclaim. Between 2014 and 2019, Gal directed series for one of the Israeli children's channels, bringing his creativity to a whole new audience. At the same time, Gal continued to improve his skills, working as a cinematographer on various feature films, bringing the stories of other filmmakers to life on the screen. In 2019 Gal was called to direct a full-length film set during the biblical period, created specifically for the religious sector in Israel. The film was a testament to Gal's ability to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. In this film, all of the heroines were strong women who fought for their destiny, providing empowering perspective on a story that has been told countless times before. In 2022 and 2023, Gal directed two films that demonstrated his growth as a filmmaker. “The Monopol” is a short film about the holocaust of the Macedonian Jews, a heartfelt tribute to those who suffered during one of the darkest periods in history.House Arrest, Gal's first full-length feature film,is a thought-provoking film about a man who must confront his past and his family after being accused of corruption. House Arrest explores themes of family, religion, and redemption.Through his films, Gal has shown a deep understanding of the human experience and a dedication to creating stories that resonate with audiences.

The Monopol

Four years ago a peacock suddenly landed and has settled ever since in the grounds of a Leeds synagogue. Whimsical and charming, the film explores the responses of a diverse section of that Yorkshire community.

The Peacock that Passed Over

Yoni and Emily, two perfect strangers, spend a once-in-a-lifetime evening together, on a passionate and unforgettable night drive. A drive that could change their lives forever. Director - Actor Udi Persi<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/eventive-static/6e2e1592a62ffbbc6d5a119775eb957b.jpg" width="79">Soon after completing his mandatory army service as an officer in the Israeli navy, Udi got accepted to one of Israel's prestigious acting schools - landing his first role as a lead actor in the independent feature film "ROOM 514" (winner special mention Tribeca film festival). For this film Udi was also nominated for best actor.﻿

Kissing the Wall

Ruben, a 13-year-old boy, has to prepare for his bar mitzvah. Amidst his doubts and religious guilt, he is unsure if he wants to become a man and go through with his bar mitzvah.

Ruben

Yoel, 30, is what was called in the 90s a “Lubavitch”, an Orthodox Jew. Every Saturday morning, he goes, accompanied by his 6-year-old son, to honor Shabbat in the synagogue in his neighborhood, a primary school set up for the occasion.

The Father, The Son and The Rav Kalmenson

Yoel is honoring Shabbat in the neighborhood synagogue when his rabbi announces to him that his son is “lighting up”.

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