Grossman
Synopsis
“I learned something about my writing since my son, Uri, was killed – there’s one way we’re able to comprehend the slightest inkling of what exists beyond the impenetrable wall of death, the feeling of non-existence. And yet, to feel the vastness of what it means to be alive alongside it – through writing. That is what I search for in my writing, to exist in both places, for just a brief moment”. David Grossman shares these honest, private and intimate insights on camera, and exposes the delicate and complex connection between his novels and his personal life. The film follows Grossman up close and takes the viewers on a personal journey into the soul and work of an exceptional human being.
Credits
Director(s)
Adi Arbel
Producer(s)
Arik Bernstein (Alma Films), David Silber (Metro Communications)
Script
Adi Arbel
Cinematography
Ofer Inov
Editor
Maya Klar, Ron Goldman
Original Music
Yasmin Even
Original Language
English, Hebrew
Subtitles
English, French
Research
Rachel Nehushtai (Balera)
Supporters & Broadcasters
KAN – Israeli Public Broadcast Corp, Makor Foundation for Israeli Films, Mifal HaPayis
Festival Highlights
University of Texas in Austin, USA, 2022
Zurich Jewish Film Festival (Yesh), Switzerland, 2022
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Canada, 2022
Israfest Foundation (LA Israeli Film Festival) , USA, 2022
Philadelphia Israeli Film Festival, USA, 2022
Montreal Israeli Film Festival , Canada, 2022
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2022
Sacramento Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2022
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2022
Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2022
New York Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2022
Reviews
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This is a great film. Not only because it gives us an up close and personal look at the man himself but also because his discussions give us a great insight into writing, families and the grieving process. There is a great deal to process and I am still doing so several weeks after seeing the film.
Steve Kopian, Unseen Films
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An inspiring and deeply personal look at an incredible activist force. Brazilian Press
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