Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with the directors Alica Khaet (FEFERLE) and Michael Uchenik (ARAVA).
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Categories
- Fiction
- Female Voices
- Coming Of Age
Arava
Tsipi persuades her best friend Arava to go on a trip to the mystical tombs in the north of Zfad to get rid of 'bad energies'. Unexpectedly their journey actually takes on spiritual traits...
Credits
original title Arava
international title Arava
german title Arava
JFBB section short films: Nosh Nosh
country/countries IL
year 2023
duration 27
Sarah Meital Benjamin
BIO Sarah Meital Benjamin, a Jerusalem-born artist and filmmaker, merges mediums, including film, installations, and photography. Her work explores themes of social realism, hybrid identity, and the complexities of human relationships. Focusing on the lives of subcultures and adolescent groups in the Middle East, she captures the gritty aspects of everyday life of fringe groups and their collective memory amidst societal challenges. Benjamin’s collaborative practice and immersive approach to portraiture creates a layer of intimacy and intensity in the narratives she crafts. With award-winning works like the film "Arava" and her photography series "Terminus," capturing the nuanced struggles and resilience of her subjects, Sarah continues in her commitment to shed light on the nuances of existence at the margins of society.