Longing (2017 film) explained

Longing
Director:Savi Gabizon
Cinematography:Asaf Sudry
Runtime:100 minutes
Country:Israel
Language:Hebrew

Longing (Hebrew: געגוע) is a 2017 Israeli comedy-drama film[1] [2] directed by Savi Gabizon. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It was nominated for the Ophir Award for Best Film.[4] The film takes place primarily in Acre, Israel.

Cast

Awards

At the 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival, Longing won the award for best script, as well as the Audience Favorite Award.[5] At the 2017 Ophir Awards, Longing had 13 nominations[6] and won for Best Screenplay.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Most of all, this is a very sad comedy. . Longing: Jerusalem Cinematheque . Israel Film Archive . 2017 . 19 September 2017.
  2. Web site: ...Gabizon's film is a deep, moving black comedy... . Longing [programme note] ]. Jane Schoettle . Toronto International Film Festival . 2017 . 19 September 2017.
  3. Web site: Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson . Variety. 15 August 2017. 16 August 2017.
  4. Web site: 2017 Ophir nominations announced . The Jerusalem Post . 19 August 2017 . 20 August 2017.
  5. Web site: The 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival Winners Announced . Jerusalem Film Festival . 2017 . 19 September 2017.
  6. Web site: 2017 Ophir nominations announced . The Jerusalem Post . 19 August 2017 . 20 August 2017 . Hannah Brown .
  7. Web site: 'Foxtrot' film sweeps Ophir Awards as politics stay in spotlight . The Times of Israel . Jessica Steinberg . 20 September 2017 . 19 September 2017.

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