Story
1991 – the first Gulf War is in full swing, rockets are falling on Israel on a daily basis. But the Ohaion family has other problems. The beloved son, brother and grandson Maurice has died suddenly. While outside the air-raid sirens wail, the family is sitting Shiva, the Jewish tradition of communally mourning the deceased for seven days without leaving the house. But this is itself already a cause for disagreements and the tension rises day by day. Rivalries, secret affairs, financial problems – the collective act of remembrance turns into bitter internecine fighting that takes on grotesque forms. This highly praised family portrait is an outstanding ensemble piece.
Director
Info
Shivaa
Fiction Feature
French, Hebrew
Israel Deluxe | FF2015
Israel
2008
105 min
OV with English subtitles
Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Ronit & Shlomi Elkabetz
Ronit Elkabetz, Albert Lluz, Yaël Abecassis, Simon Abkarian, Hana Laslo, Moshe Ivgy, Keren Mor, Alon Aboutboul
Elie Meirovitz
Yaron Scharf
Joelle Alexis
Michel Korb, Sergio Leonardi
Benny Arbitman
EZ Films
July/August, EZ Films, Thaleia Productions
Ray Meirovitz, EZ Films: ray@ez-films.com