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Night Shift

  • Israel
  • Documentary
  • 2013
  • 48 min.
  • Director(s): Itamar Chen
  • Producer(s): Aurit Zamir, Yoav Roeh

Synopsis

One neighborhood, one cop, one night. The story of Israel’s toughest neighborhood through one night with the local cop. The neighborhood is home to the largest community of Ethiopian immigrants in the country and Rafi Mells is the only cop in charge of it. Unlike most cops, whose task is to maintain law and order, Rafi’s work revolves around helping his community to adapt to life in Israel.

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Credits

Director(s)

Itamar Chen

Producer(s)

Aurit Zamir, Yoav Roeh

Script

Itamar Chen, Arik Lahav-Leibovitch

Cinematography

Phillippe Bellaiche

Editor

Arik Lahav-Leibovitch

Original Language

Hebrew, Amharic

Subtitles

Hebrew, English

Produced with the help of

Yes docu, New Fund for Film and TV, Gesher Foundation

Festival Highlights

  • Jury Mention
    Haifa International Film Festival
    2013

East Bay Jewish Film Festival, USA, 2015

Sardinia International Ethnographic Film Festival, Italy, 2014

Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, 2013

Reviews

  • "If you are looking for a movie about good people, about people who do above and beyond for their community, this movie is for you. It will lift your spirit knowing that there are good policemen out there working hard for their community, not looking for recognition, just wanting to help others."
    - Gideon, On Jewish Matters