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.
| Longing | |
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| Directed by | Savi Gabizon |
| Written by | Savi Gabizon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Asaf Sudry |
| Edited by | Tali Halter-Shenkar |
| Music by | Yoram Hazan |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Israel |
| Language | Hebrew |
Cast
editAwards
editAt 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
edit- ^ "Longing: Jerusalem Cinematheque". Israel Film Archive. 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
Most of all, this is a very sad comedy.
- ^ Jane Schoettle (2017). "Longing [programme note]". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
...Gabizon's film is a deep, moving black comedy...
- ^ "Toronto Adds Films From Aaron Sorkin, Louis C.K., Brie Larson". Variety. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "2017 Ophir nominations announced". The Jerusalem Post. 19 August 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ "The 2017 Jerusalem Film Festival Winners Announced". Jerusalem Film Festival. 2017. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
- ^ Hannah Brown (19 August 2017). "2017 Ophir nominations announced". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ 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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