Part of the short film programme NOSH NOSH 1.
An ultra-Orthodox yeshiva student finds himself in a delicate situation whilst trying to postpone his military service. Light-hearted, witty, and full of charm, the film tells the story of an unexpected encounter – one that, for a brief moment, makes another life seem possible.
Credits
original title HALF A DATE
international title HALF A DATE
german title HALF A DATE
JFBB section short films: Nosh Nosh
country/countries IL
year 2025
duration 23
Eden Abitbol
BIO Eden Abitbol is a poet, screenwriter, director, and a weekly columnist for Makor Rishon. He often explores the intersection between Haredi and Israeli identities, between the sacred and the secular, and between the cinema hall and the study hall.