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Israel Week 2015: Israeli Film Series - By Summer's End

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20151124_Israel Week 2015 Israeli Film Series - By Summers End
  • Date

    24 Nov 2015

  • Organiser

  • Time

    19:30 - 21:00

  • Venue

    Chiang Chen Studio Theatre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  

Summary

We have selected three award-winning films for you. A soul-searching love story, a compelling family drama and a poignant tale of three women, these three films provide a kaleidoscopic view of modern Israeli society.

Tickets are now available at the information counter of the Jockey Club Auditorium. For PolyU students and staff only.

Free admission by ticket on a first-come, first-served basis.

By Summer's End
24 November 2015 (Tuesday)
95 minutes
Director: Noa Haroni
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Category: IIA (Not suitable for children)

Awards
Jury Special Mention, Rehovot Women's International Film Festival
Israel Film Center in New York Distribution Award, Haifa International Film Festival

Synopsis
In 1978, Michal's father, Haim, who has been missing for 20 years, suddenly returns, and reveals his dark, long-hidden secrets. By summer's end, Michal and his family will have to deal with this both familiar and strange man's past. The painful yet liberating process will lead them onto a new path.          

 

By Summer's End Trailer

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