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Nominated for 10 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs), The Milky Way is a deeply moving and darkly comedic film featuring Hadas Yaron of Shtisel fame. Set in a dystopian world where breast milk is a luxury, the film tells the story of Tala, a talented but struggling musician who, facing the challenge of raising her newborn alone, takes a job at an upscale dairy specializing in premium breast milk for affluent families. When a minor error costs her position, Tala finds herself entangled with Nili, a wealthy client who is a regular user of the service. Through her interactions with mothers from diverse backgrounds, Tala is forced to confront her own aspirations and challenges. Directed by Maya Kenig and featuring a transcendent and haunting performance by Israeli musician Hila Ruach—who also composed the original score—the film offers a poignant and captivating exploration of the trials and triumphs, and challenges and joys, of motherhood.
- Year2024
- Runtime94 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorMaya Kenig
- ScreenwriterMaya Kenig
- CastHadas Yaron, Milan Balalty, Omer Barnea, Charlotte Philomena Crasta
- CinematographerAmit Yasur
- EditorMaya Kenig
If you would like to donate to support our efforts, you can do so by clicking here. You can also experience all the films streaming in the Festival's virtual program by purchasing an All-Access Virtual Pass by clicking here.
Nominated for 10 Israeli Academy Awards (Ophirs), The Milky Way is a deeply moving and darkly comedic film featuring Hadas Yaron of Shtisel fame. Set in a dystopian world where breast milk is a luxury, the film tells the story of Tala, a talented but struggling musician who, facing the challenge of raising her newborn alone, takes a job at an upscale dairy specializing in premium breast milk for affluent families. When a minor error costs her position, Tala finds herself entangled with Nili, a wealthy client who is a regular user of the service. Through her interactions with mothers from diverse backgrounds, Tala is forced to confront her own aspirations and challenges. Directed by Maya Kenig and featuring a transcendent and haunting performance by Israeli musician Hila Ruach—who also composed the original score—the film offers a poignant and captivating exploration of the trials and triumphs, and challenges and joys, of motherhood.
- Year2024
- Runtime94 minutes
- LanguageHebrew
- CountryIsrael
- PremiereSoutheast US Premiere
- DirectorMaya Kenig
- ScreenwriterMaya Kenig
- CastHadas Yaron, Milan Balalty, Omer Barnea, Charlotte Philomena Crasta
- CinematographerAmit Yasur
- EditorMaya Kenig