Facing the Wall

Facing the Wall (in Hebrew: עם הפנים לקיר) is a 2016 Israeli short film, written and directed by Aalam-Warqe Davidian. The film won the best picture award at the International Student Film Festival[1] and the Van Lir best short film award at the 2016 Jerusalem Film Festival.[2]

Facing the Wall
עם הפנים לקיר
Directed byAalam-Warqe Davidian
Produced byNaomi Levari, Saar Yogev
Screenplay byAalam-Warqe Davidian
StarringSapir Sinka
Tehilla Yashayauh
Shula Mola
CinematographyDaniel Miller
Edited byMargarita Balaklav
Production
company
Black Sheep Productions
Release date
June 13, 2016

Plot summary

The film follows Surni, a 14 year old Ethiopian girl who is newly arrived in Israel. Surni wakes up to her first day in an immigrant absorption center, without the boy she loves. She shuts herself in her room, refusing to open her eyes or get out of bed. Her mother, who is also missing home, tries to help her find a way for the both of them to say goodbye to the world they left behind.

Cast of characters
ActorCharacterRef.
Sapir Sinka Surni [3]
Tehilla Yashayauh Mulo
Shula Mola Avrash
Limor Groberman Avigail
Ayala Yatamr Ethiopian Guide

Awards and festivals

References
  1. "דור העתיד של הקולנוע הישראלי: הזוכים בפסטיבל סרטי סטודנטים" [Future Generation of Israeli Cinema: Winners at the Student Film Festival]. IsraelHayom.co.il. June 16, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  2. Sigol, Or (July 14, 2016). "פסטיבל ירושלים 2016: הזוכים, הזוכות וסיכום התחרות הישראלית" [The Jerusalem Festival 2016: The winners, winners and the conclusion of the Israeli competition]. srita.net (in Hebrew). Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  3. "עם הפנים לקיר" [Facing The Wall]. The New Fund for Cinema and TV. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
  4. "עם הפנים לקיר" [Facing The Wall]. Black Sheep Productions. Retrieved February 28, 2019.
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