Life In Stills

Life In Stills

Hatzalmania
director: Tamar Tal
country, year: Israel, 2011
category: Growing up - growing old
 
time: 58'
VO: Hebrew, German
subtitles: English, Romanian
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SYNOPSIS

At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when "The Photo House" – her late husband Rudi’s life’s work – was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Under the cloud of a family tragedy, a special relationship is forged between Miriam and her grandson, Ben, as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam embark on a heart-wrenching journey, comprising many humorous and touching moments – a journey that requires a lot of love, courage and compassion.

FULL PROGRAM

16 March, 20:00, Cinemateca Eforie

17 March, 14:00, Cinema Union

AWARDS AND FESTIVALS

DocPoint Film Festival, Finland, 2012
Paul Spiegel Filmfest Duesseldorf, Germany, 2012
Film IsReal Israeli Film Festival, The Netherlands, 2012
Documentary Edge Festival, New Zeeland, 2012
Toronto JFF, Canada, 1012
Krakow Film Festival, Poland, 2012
Jewish Film Festival Berlin and Potsdam, Germany, 2012
DocAviv International Documentary Film Festival, Israel, 2011
Dok Leipzig International Film Festival, Germany, 2011
Bar International TV Festival, Montenegro, 2011
DocAviv Gallilei Documentary Film Festival, 2011
International Women's Film Festival, Israel, 2011

AWARDS
"Best Film Award" and "Best Editing Award" DocAviv Int'l Documentary Film festival, Israel 2011
"Talent Dove Award" Dok Leipzig Int'l Film Festival, Germany 2011
"Grand Prix- Best Film in Festival" Bar International TV Festival, Montenegro 2011

PRODUCER

Heymann Brothers Films

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