Two Israeli short films have been selected for screening at the Academy Awards®-recognized the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025
Highlighting Israel’s vibrant film scene, two Israeli short films have been selected for screening at the Academy Awards®-recognized the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2025.
Director: Dani Sahar / Duration: 0:13:21 / Israel / Non-fiction / 2024 / Cast: Gabi Sahar, Dani Sahar
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In contrast to her daughter Dani, Gabi is a mother who is very obsessed with her appearance. Dani follows her mother as she undergoes plastic surgery. This film depicts how a mother's actions leave a trauma on her daughter's mind, while at the same time reminding us of what natural beauty is.
Screening date: Saturday, June 7th, 19:30-21:20
Venue: WITH HARAJUKU HALL
Online Grand Theater: Thursday, June 12th - Monday, June 30th
"Layers"
Director: Klil Kovesh / Duration: 0:23:12 / Israel / Drama / 2024 / Cast: Swell Ariel Or, Yoel Rozenkier
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Gali works as a minesweeper in a remote area of southern Israel. She is the only woman on her team. As she carefully navigates between hundreds of mines, she tries to escape her former reality and find her place in the world.
Screening date: Thursday, May 29th, 13:30-15:20
Venue: Space O, Omotesando Hills
Online Grand Theater: Thursday, June 12th - Monday, June 30th