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Cabbage

  • Israel
  • Short
  • 2023
  • 21 min.
  • Director(s): Mordechai Vardi
  • Producer(s): Mordechai Vardi

Synopsis

In the aftermath of a devastating loss, a religious Jewish couple returns home from the maternity ward, their arms empty. Six days after birth, their newborn baby passed away, leaving the mother in deep mourning. While she grapples with grief, her husband attempts to erase all traces of their child, preparing for the upcoming Sabbath. The woman yearns for cabbage leaves to relieve the pain of engorged breasts, while her husband focuses on practical matters. As their emotional paths diverge, the stability of their relationship hangs in the balance, threatening to shatter under the weight of their shared sorrow.

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Credits

Director(s)

Mordechai Vardi

Producer(s)

Mordechai Vardi

Script

Mordechai Vardi, Bogna Scotchils Publish

Cinematography

Uri Akerman

Editor

Mordechai Vardi, Aviran Aldema

Original Music

Elitzur Vardi

Cast

Noam Shenhav, Kerem Hemed Wilder, Sharon Shtark

Festival Highlights

  • WINNER

    First Prize
    LA Independent Film Channel Festival
    2023
  • WINNER

    Special Mention
    London Director Awards
    2024
  • FINALIST

    Barcelona Indie Awards
    2024

NJ International Short Film Festival, USA, 2023

West Bengal Shorts Film Festival, India, 2023

Goa Shorts Film Festival, India, 2023

Milano Shorts Film Festival, Italy, 2023

Budapest Movie Awards, Hungary, 2024