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Dalia Hager
Smadar Sayar
Naama Schendar
Irit Suki
Katia Zimbris
Ami Weinberg
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A tale chronicling the day to day life of two young Israeli women, Smadar and Mirit, during their compulsory military service in which they are assigned to patrol the streets of Jerusalem. Both eighteen-years-old, they are paired together, despite their other differences. They are assigned to detain any Palestinian passersby, check their papers, and register their details in special forms. Mirit is respectful of her superiors, while Smadar barely conceals her desire to rebel. When a tragic event occurs, they are quickly reminded of their surroundings and must learn to overcome their differences. Jerusalem's multifaceted reality presents obstacles that these young women face, set against the backdrop of the decisions made by political and religious leaders that directly affect their lives. For Smadar and Mirit, compulsory army service is another challenge to endure in order to start adulthood.
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Winner of the John Schlesinger Award, 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Limited Release in United States February 16, 2007
Released in United States 2006
Released in United States January 2007
Released in United States March 23, 2007
Released in United States on Video June 19, 2007
Released in United States Winter February 16, 2007
Shown at London Film Festival (Film on the Square) October 18-November 2, 2006
Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 4-15, 2007.
Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 28-October 13, 2006.
Feature directorial debut for Dalia Hager and Vidi Bilu.
Released in United States 2006 (Shown at London Film Festival (Film on the Square) October 18-November 2, 2006)
Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 25-June 18, 2006.)
Released in United States 2006 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Cinema of Our Time) September 28-October 13, 2006.)
Released in United States January 2007 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 4-15, 2007. )
Limited Release in United States February 16, 2007
Released in United States Winter February 16, 2007
Released in United States March 23, 2007 (Los Angeles)
Released in United States on Video June 19, 2007
