Blush (2015 film)

Blush
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Michal Vinik
Produced by Amir Harel
Ayelet Kait
Written by Michal Vinik
Starring Sivan Noam Shimon
Jade Sakori
Dvir Benedek
Music by Daphna Keenan
Cinematography Shay Peleg
Edited by Joel Alexis
Production
company
Lama Films
Distributed by Film Movement
M-Appeal World Sales
Release date
 September 20, 2015
Running time
 85
Country Israel
Language Hebrew, Arabic

Blush (Hebrew: ברש‎) is a 2015 Israeli drama film about teenage lesbian girls. It was written and directed by Michal Vinik, starring Sivan Noam Shimon, Jade Sakori and Dvir Benedek. The original title was Barash.[1]

Plot

Naama (Sivan Noam Shimon) lives with her family in a typical suburb. Naama were used to party with her friends and have casual sex with boys. Her parents aren't aware of her way of life, being concentrated in her soldier sister.

One day Naama meets a new student in school, and immediately feels attracted to her. They become friends and the new student, Dana (Jade Sakori) introduces Naama Tel Aviv parties and drugs scenes. Naama gets lost in Dana's love and world.

Awards and nominations

Year Event Award Result
2015 Haifa International Film Festival Best actress - Sivan Noam Shimon Won
Best actor - Dvir Benedek Won
Best screenplay - Michal Vinik Won
2016 Guadalajara International Film Festival Best full-length film - Michal Vinik (director) Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Guy Lodge. Film Review: 'Blush', Variety. July 4, 2016

Further reading

  • Costa, Daniela (February 9, 2016). ""Barash" is an edgy Israeli film about two enamored teenage girls". AfterEllen.
  • Holland, Jonathan (September 25, 2015). "'Barash': San Sebastian Review". The Hollywood Reporter.


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