No Cakes from the Homefront
Synopsis
Imagine a world without men for eight long months. This was the reality for women during the Yom Kippur War. Through a poignant collection of memories, the film explores how they carried the weight of a nation on their shoulders in the Israel of the 1970s. By weaving together the voices of leaders like Golda Meir and Egypt’s First Lady Jihan Sadat with those of ordinary women, it offers a fresh and deeply human look at the civilian price paid behind the front lines.
Credits
Director(s)
Smadar Zamir
Producer(s)
Haggai Arad, Aharon Peer, Elad Peleg
Editor
Einat Glaser-Zarhin, Noy Barak
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
Hebrew, English
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Artistic Achievement AwardHaifa International Film Festival2025
Jerusalem Women Film Festival, Israel, Official Selection, 2025
Reviews
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"Relatable, full of humor and emotion, fast-paced, delightful, and thought-provoking."
- Haifa International Film Festival Jury Motivation
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"Zamir's film explores the past, yet in its own way, it speaks volumes and takes a vital stance on the present."
- ynet
