Probation Time
Synopsis
Ariela, an Ethiopian girl, was adopted by the director’s parents. Each of her nine older siblings chose a unique path to follow. Only Ariela forces the family to contend with alcoholism, petty thefts, and prison. Will her family be able to love her unconditionally? As the director explores the fragile bonds of her family, she must also deal with the break-up from her girlfriend and with raising their child.
Credits
Director(s)
Avigail Sperber
Producer(s)
Ilanit Bauman
Script
Avigail Sperber
Cinematography
Avigail Sperber
Editor
Ido Haar
Original Music
Ronit Rolland
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
Produced with the help of
Yes Duco, NFCT, Avihai fundation
Broadcaster
Yes Docu
Sound designer
Aviv Aldena
Festival Highlights
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Winner
Best Israeli Film AwardDocaviv International Film Festival2014 -
Winner
Best Cinematography AwardDocaviv International Film Festival2014 -
Winner
Best Documentary Feature AwardIsraeli Documentary Film Forum2014 -
Winner
Best Cinematography AwardIsraeli Documentary Film Forum2014 -
Winner
Best Editing AwardIsraeli Documentary Film Forum2014
Ann Arbor Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2016
UK Jewish Film Festival , UK, 2015
Flahertiana Intenational Film Festival, Russia, 2015
San Fransisco Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2015
Outfest Film Festival, USA, 2015
Krakow Intenational Film Festival, Poland, 2015
True/False Film Fest, USA, 2015
Reviews
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"A deeply honest and sympathetic portrait of a multi-generational family in crisis, this film brilliantly parallels the struggles of an adopted daughter with those of cultural, ethnic, and religious assimilation."
- From True/False International Film Festival 2015
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"Bold, cinematic work that mixes the richness of fiction with the sincerity of real-life."
- From Jury Statement for Best Israeli Flim Award, Docaviv 2014
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"A film whose camera has an intuitive sense of being at the right place."
- From Jury Statement for Best Cinematography Award, Docaviv 2014
