I See You
Synopsis
A poignant portrait of Danny Layani, who, after 25 years of total blindness, regains his sight and sees his wife and four children for the very first time. However, the newfound light in Danny’s life begins to dim, taking a sharp turn. Through intimate family archives and meticulous animated paintings, Danny shares his captivating story of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound power of perspective.
Credits
Director(s)
Adam Weingrod
Producer(s)
Kobi Mizrahi
Cinematography
May Abadi Grebler
Editor
Yotam Sas
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
Hebrew, English
Animation
Tomer Rousso, Aviv Ziv
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Best Short FilmIsraeli Documentary Awards2024 -
WINNER
NextGen AwardToronto JFF2024 -
WINNER
Best Mid-Length DocumentaryIsraeli Academy Awards2024
Short Shorts Film Festival, Japan, War and the Power to Live Program, 2024
DOC NYC Film Festival, USA, International Premiere, 2023
Jerusalem Film Festival , Israel, Official Selection, 2023
Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Miami Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024
Reviews
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"Eyes have long been regarded as the windows to the soul, and this film adeptly peers into the very depths of its subject, Dan Layani. Through an artful combination of raw family videos and stark animations, it offers a profound insight into Dan’s world, allowing us to experience his journey through both darkness and light. Dan’s path of self-discovery, resilience, and perspective is inspiring, reminding us that even in our own darkness, there are lights that can pierce through even the deepest shadows."
- Jury Statement, Toronto JFF 2024 NextGen Award
