(Shiva)
Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Israel, 1991. The Ohaions are mourning the loss of a loved one. According to tradition, the bereaved are supposed to gather at the house of the deceased for seven days. While everyone seems to abide by the tradition, bitterness and family feuds soon take precedence over mourning. The atmosphere gradually becomes stifling as family members unearth long-buried truths...
Festivals:
Cannes 2008, Ierusalim 2008, Rio de Janeiro 2008, CPH PIX 2008, Palm Springs 2009
Awards:
Best Israeli Feature, Best Actress (Hanna Azoulay Hasfari) - Ierusalim 2008
Director
Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Country
Israel, France
Running time
12h:00m
Section
TIFF Edition