Longing (2017 film)

Longing
Film poster
Directed by Savi Gabizon
Written by Savi Gabizon
Starring
Music by Yoram Hazan
Cinematography Asaf Sudry
Edited by Tali Halter-Shenkar
Release date
  • 18 July 2017 (2017-07-18)
Running time
 100 minutes
Country Israel
Language Hebrew

Longing (Hebrew: געגוע‎) is a 2017 Israeli comedy-drama film[1][2] directed by Savi Gabizon. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It was nominated for the Ophir Award for Best Film.[4] The film takes place primarily in Acre, Israel.

Cast

Awards

At the 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival, Longing won the award for best script, as well as the Audience Favorite Award.[5] At the 2017 Ophir Awards, Longing had 13 nominations[6] and won for Best Screenplay.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Longing: Jerusalem Cinematheque". Israel Film Archive. 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017. Most of all, this is a very sad comedy.
  2. ↑ Jane Schoettle (2017). "Longing [programme note]". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 19 September 2017. ...Gabizon's film is a deep, moving black comedy...
  3. ↑ "Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson". Variety. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "2017 Ophir nominations announced". The Jerusalem Post. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "The 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival Winners Announced". Jerusalem Film Festival. 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  6. ↑ Hannah Brown (19 August 2017). "2017 Ophir nominations announced". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
  7. ↑ Jessica Steinberg (20 September 2017). "'Foxtrot' film sweeps Ophir Awards as politics stay in spotlight". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
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