Modesty
Synopsis
For the first time, father and daughter, both filmmakers, discuss their differing levels of commitment to Jewish law. They embark on a journey to explore the discourse on sexuality within the religious Zionist community. They turn the camera toward the gaps between religious texts and real-life experiences, aiming to shed light on unresolved issues in education, community life, and romantic relationships. The film examines boundaries, dynamics between men and women, and taboo subjects. Key questions include whether romance is possible while observing “Negiah”, the Jewish law forbidding physical contact, and whether there’s a place for feminism in a conservative society.
Credits
Director(s)
Mordechai Vardi, Raaya Vardi Teboulle
Producer(s)
Mordechai Vardi
Script
Mordechai Vardi
Cinematography
Mordechai Vardi, Raaya Vardi Teboulle
Editor
Yasmine Novak
Original Music
Elitzur Vardi
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English, Hebrew
Produced with the help of
HOT8, Makor Film Foundation
Broadcaster
HOT8
Festival Highlights
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival, Israel, Official Selection, , 2025
