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Catalog  New Release Behind Trnasperand Walls - 3 part series |
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Behind Trnasperand Walls - 3 part series
Israel, 2009 | Documentary series, 3X50 minutes, |
Director:
Script: Ron Ofer & Yohai Hakak
Producers: Noemy Schory, Liran Atzmor, Itay Ken-Tor
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| Synopsis |
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The series explores the different challenges that the current israeli Ultra-Orthodox jewish community is facing: the modern israeli state.
Part 1: GEVALD!
As a young Haredi boy, Shmuel-Haim Pappenhym knew he must cover his eyes during Independence Day fireworks so as not to participate in "Zionist celebrations". Today, as a radical Ultra-Orthodox leader, he organizes mass demonstrations against the State of Israel. Conversely, Ultra-Orthodox PM Rabbi Avraham Ravitz is a veteran politician. As national elections approach, both perspectives are challenged.
Part 2: THE RABBI`S DAUGHTER AND THE MIDWIFE
Adina Bar - Shalom, eldest daughter of the revered, Rabbi Ovadia Yossef, established the first academic institution of higher education for the ultra orthodox community in Israel. Rachel Chalkowski (Bambi), legendary head nurse and senior midwife, established a charitable foundation for impoverished ultra orthodox families. Each woman, probes deeply into ultra orthodox society with brave, feminine resourcefulness.
Part 3: RELIGION.COM
At his advertising agency in Bnei Brak, Yigal Revach is encircled by Haredi (Ultra Orthodox Jewish) men and women in the midst of a brainstorming session. In his youth, Yigal aspired to become a religious sage. Today he is trying to initiate an Internet service that if approved by the Rabbis, will be introduced to the community. Until now, Haredi newspapers have been forbidden to even mention the words ‘Internet’ or ‘Email’.
Rabbi Micha Rothschild is a one-man radical underground movement. He posts venomous leaflets in Haredi neighborhoods and threatens web providers to stay away from the Haredi community. He is aware of the fragility of the world view of young Haredi men and the extreme temptations offered by the world outside.
For Yigal the Internet is a lively oasis in a society that restricts freedom of expression. For Micha, it is a Trojan horse that might ruin Haredi Society from within.
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Awards and Festivals |
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Awards:
Winner - Best TV production, Religion Today FF -Trento Italy 2009 |
Festivals:
Warsaw Jewish Motifs International Festival, 2010
Austin Jewish Film Festival, 2010
New York Jewish Film Festival, 2010
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, 2009
Limmud UK, 2009
Religion Today Festival, Trento, Italy 2009
Rutgers New Jersey Jewish Film Festival, 2009
Jewish Eye, Askelon 2009
Brazil Religion Film Festival, 2009
New York Jewish Film Festival, 2010
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, 2009
Special Screenings:
Hadassah-Israel National Conference 2010
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More Credits |
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| Script: Ron Ofer & Yohai Hakak |
| Production Company: Belfilms Israel |
| Co-Production Company: Ron Ofer & Yohai Hakak |
| Camera: Ron Katzenelson |
| Editor: Ronit Kertsner |
| Original Language: Hebrew and Yiddish |
| Subtitles: English |
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