By Summer’s End
Synopsis
It is the summer of 1978, a month to go until the Camp David peace accords, but Michal is not worried by world affairs. Her 7 year old daughter Maya has yet to learn how to read and write and her teacher wants to hold her back a year. Michal rises to the occasion and vows that by the end of the summer Maya will read, write and move on to the next grade. But this summer is set to be full of surprises for the family. Michal’s father, Haim, who has been missing for twenty years, suddenly returns, and brings with him the family’s dark past and hidden secrets. By summer’s end Michal and her sister Naomi will have to deal with the past they have tried so hard to bury and the painful, yet liberating process will eventually lead them onto a new path.
Credits
Director(s)
Noa Aharoni
Producer(s)
Chaim Sharir
Script
Noa Aharoni
Cinematography
Benji Cohen
Editor
Rachel Yagil
Original Music
Daniel Salomon
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
Produced with the help of
Israel Film Fund, Channel 10
Sound designer
Erez Eyni Shavit and Gil Toren
Festival Highlights
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Winner
Special Jury MentionRehovot Women's International Film Festival2011 -
Winner
Israel Film Center in NY Distribution AwardHaifa International Film Festival2011
Vancouver Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2014
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2014
Women Make Waves Film Festival, , 2013
Philadelphia Israeli Film Festival, USA, 2013
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2012
Rehovot International Film Festival, , 2011
Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, 2011
Reviews
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"A charming and compelling family drama... An extraordinary performances by the young children and great production values."
- Women Int' FF Jury
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"The charming and witty story of suburbia and family life was a real hit among the jury.
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- The Haifa Int' FF Jury
