Generation 1.5
Synopsis
The massive Aliyah from the former USSR left an indelible mark on Israeli society. However, their integration into Israeli society was not without challenges and sacrifices. The film captures the profound narrative of the monumental exodus from the Soviet Union to Israel during the 1990s, as seen through the eyes of the “Generation 1.5”: those who were born in the USSR and immigrated to Israel as children or teenagers. Now, three decades later, fully assimilated adults, they grapple with their identity and sense of belonging in their adopted homeland. They contemplate the discrimination and racism experienced, the compromises made by them and their parents for assimilation, and question whether the profound life-altering shift was indeed worthwhile.
Credits
Director(s)
Roman Shumunov
Producer(s)
Yoav Leshem
Script
Roman Shumunov, Raya Shuster, Alex Rif
Cinematography
Ronen Kruk
Editor
Vitali Krivich
Original Language
Hebrew, Russian
Subtitles
English, Russian, Hebrew
Broadcaster
Kan 11
Festival Highlights
YESH! Zurich JFF, Switzerland, Official Selection, 2024
Cottbus International Film Festival, Germany, Official Selection, 2024
Sillicon Valley JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
KOLNOA Israeli Film Festival, Czech Republic, Official Selection, 2024
Berlin JFF, Germany, Official Selection, 2024
Toronto JFF, Canada, Official Selection, 2024
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Houston JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Philadelphia Israeli Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Greater Phoenix JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2024
San Diego Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Tucson Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Rutgers Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2023
Cleveland Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2023
