Four Mothers
Synopsis
Israel is a war-ridden country that has claimed tens of thousands of victims. Over the years the public has leaned on the ethos of sacrifice. Generations of mothers send their sons to war without asking questions. They play their assigned roles. This film tells the story about the first time a female civil movement challenged that prevailing ethos in Israeli history when mothers to soldiers protested against the ongoing war in Lebanon.
Its a film about a groundbreaking female protest in a struggle for peace. A feminist movement that inspired masses and was able to end war.
Credits
Director(s)
Rephael Levin, Dana Keidar Levin
Producer(s)
Adi Bar Yossef, Rephael Levin, Dana Keidar Levin
Co-Producer(s)
Gal Greenspan, Roi Kurland, Maya Ficsher
Script
Rephael Levin, Dana Keidar Levin, Neta Dvorkis
Cinematography
Yaniv Linton, Adi Mozes
Editor
Neta Dvorkis
Original Music
Karni Postel
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
Research
Hagit Ben Yaacov, Rephael Levin, Dana Keidar Levin, Maya Klar, Alon Sahar
Sound Design
Ami Arad
Supporters & Broadcasters
HOT8, Yehoshua Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts, The Galil Fund, Mifal Hapais
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Femmy Award for the Spirit of ActivismNevada Women's Film Festival2021 -
Special Mention
Sguardi Altrove Film Festival2021 -
WINNER
Women in Film Television and Media, Italy AwardSguardi Altrove Film Festival2021
Sguardi Altrove Film Festival, Italy, 2021
FemArt Festival, Kosovo, 2021
Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2021
Nevada Women's Film Festival, USA, 2021
Flying Broom Film Festival, Turkey, 2021
Philadelphia Israeli Film Festival, USA, 2021
Boston Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2021
Copenhagen Jewish Film Festival, Denmark, 2021
Human Rights Documentary Film Days, Turkey, 2020
Docaviv International Film Festival, Israel, Israeli Competition, 2020
Reviews
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"An inspirational story about women standing up for what they believe in our society and, as a result, causing a major change."
- Amy Kronish, israelfilm.blogspot
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"Four Mothers is now considered a textbook case of a grassroots movement
that prevailed and triumphed."
- Haaretz
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"The feature-length film, directed by Rephael Levin and Dana Keidar Levin, has a clear message for those Israelis currently wondering... whether ordinary citizens taking to the streets can ultimately affect change: Yes, they can.
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- Haaretz
