Polonsky

  • Israel
  • Short
  • 2022
  • 30 min.
  • Director(s): Ofir Trainin
  • Producer(s): Ofir Trainin

Synopsis

The film portrays the renowned illustrator of Ukrainian origin, David Polonsky, during his work on a new children’s book. Along with his masterpieces: “Waltz with Bashir” (Winner of the Golden Globe) “The Congress” (Winner of the European Film Awards) and “Anne Frank’s Diary: The Graphic Adaptation” (Which was published all over the world) the film also depicts Polonsky’s own intimate world as a child who immigrated to Israel from Kyiv and as an artist who’s art explores identity and roots. This film is part of “The Artists from Kyiv” duo.

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Credits

Director(s)

Ofir Trainin

Producer(s)

Ofir Trainin

Festival Highlights

Toronto JFF, USA, 2023

Atlanta JFF, USA, 2023

Cincinnati JFF, USA, 2023