Women for Sale (Hebrew: Nashim Limechira) is a 2005 documentary film by Israeli journalist, film director and producer Nili Tal. It explores the phenomenon of Russian women who immigrate to Israel to work as prostitutes.[1] The film was commissioned by Channel 8, Israel.[1]

Women for Sale
Directed byNili Tal
Release date
  • 2005 (2005)
Running time
56 min.
CountryIsrael
LanguagesRussian and Hebrew with English subtitles

Synopsis

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In the post-Perestroika era in Russia,[1] many young women were driven to work abroad by the hardships they were suffering in their own country.[2] Israel is one of the countries they immigrate to and work as prostitutes. Some are trafficked,[3] some end up in prison or deported.[2]

Women for Sale examines the lives of these women in a sympathetic, compassionate and non-judgemental manner.[3] The film features interviews with the women, and follows the police, including during a brothel raid. The film also examines the role of religion in the women's lives.[3]

Festivals

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Women for Sale was screened at the following film festivals:[4]

  • 2005: Docaviv International Documentary Film Festival (Feb 24, 2005)
  • 2005: TJFF – Toronto Jewish Film Festival
  • 2005: International Women's film Festival in Israel
  • 2006: 4th Annual Austin Jewish Film Festival (Jan 2006)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Women for Sale (2006)". Nili Tal - Producer Director. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Women for Sale". www.austinjff.org. Austin Jewish Film Festiva. 2005. Archived from the original on 5 February 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "Women For Sale". tjctv.com. The Jewish Channel. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
  4. ^ "Women for Sale Film Festivals". Nili Tal - Producer Director. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
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