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Falafel & Films

The Irma Horowitz Film Series

Israeli Short Films • Presented by Ma’aleh School of Television Film and the Arts in Jerusalem

Thursday, February 7, 2013

6:30 PM • FEE: $10/advance, $15/at the door
Hosted by JCC (775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater)

“Barriers"

Uri, a young officer, together with two soldiers under his command, are manning a checkpoint in the territories. Two women from the “Watch” organization try to interfere with their work. Uri is confused as he receives an order to close the checkpoint because of a bomb threat amidst the women’s screaming. An unpredictable outcome ensues… Awards include First Prize for short drama Jerusalem Film Festival 2011; Munich International Students Film Festival
“Stand Up”

Dudi is learning in a yeshiva to become a school teacher. His wife doesn’t know that he really spends most of his time trying to be a stand-up comic. He goes to a comedy club when he should be at the yeshiva. His friends from the yeshiva find out, and Dudi loses his best friend. He is now afraid that his wife will also find out. Dudi needs to decide whether to tell his wife or keep his dream.

“Cheftzi On Air”

Chefzi is a radio broadcaster who offers romantic advice to her single, female callers. One night, she decides to take her own advice, and proposes marriage on live radio to her boyfriend Yonatan. To Chefzi’s surprise, her theories don’t work in practice and her world begins to collapse. Awards include First Prize for short film, Seoul Women Film Festival 2006; Promised Director, International Students Film Festival Tel Aviv 2006.