@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.
Quick Stats
6.4
TMDB Rating
17
Votes
1h 37m
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Key Crew
DirectorRonit Elkabetz
WriterRonit Elkabetz
CinematographyYaron Scharf
ComposerMichel Korb
EditorJoel Alexis
Production DesignAviv Aldema
Produced by
Zanagar Films
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Ronit Elkabetz
Viviane
Simon Abkarian
Eliyahoo
Gilbert Melki
Albert
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Sulika Kadosh
Mémé
D
Dalia Beger
Dona
K
Kobi Regev
Eviatar
O
Omer Moshkovitz
Gabrielle
Y
Yam Eitan
Lior
Valérie Zarrouk
Yvette
