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The Milky Way

  • Israel, France
  • Feature
  • 2023
  • 94 min.
  • Director(s): Maya Kenig
  • Producer(s): Maya Fischer, Gal Greenspan, Roi Kurland, Alona Refua, Roni Shamiss, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery

Synopsis

Tala, 33, an Israeli offbeat musician, just had her first baby. Desperate to make a living and support her kid with no father in the picture, she takes up a job at the “Milky Way”. In this dairy for breast milk, you can get the best mothers can offer: vegan, high-rate of protein, with top-quality essential nutrients milk.

 

In this dystopic dark comedy, Tala embarks on a journey navigating the complexities of motherhood, while taking a glimpse into the wealthy lives she is supplying.

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Credits

Director(s)

Maya Kenig

Producer(s)

Maya Fischer, Gal Greenspan, Roi Kurland, Alona Refua, Roni Shamiss, Moshe Edery, Leon Edery

Co-Producer(s)

Yaël Fogiel, Inès Daïen Dasi, Shani Sror

Script

Maya Kenig

Cinematography

Amit Yasur

Editor

Maya Kenig

Original Music

Assa Raviv, Tom Meira Armony, Hila Ruach

Cast

Hila Ruach, Hadas Yaron, Orly Feldheim, Tali Sharon, Seymor Daniel, Ma'ayan Turgeman, Samira Saraya, Evgeny Moliboga

Original Language

Hebrew

Subtitles

English, Hebrew

Festival Highlights

  • WINNER

    Critics' Pick
    Tallinn Black Nights International Film Festival
    2023

  • WINNER

    Best Screenplay
    Jerusalem Film Festival
    2024

  • WINNER

    Best Screenplay
    Israeli Academy Awards
    2024

Boca Raton International Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024

Israel Film Center Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024

San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2024

Kaohsiung Film Festival, Taiwan, Official Selection, 2024

Filmfest FrauenWelten, Germany, Official Selection, 2024

HOF Film Festival, Germany, Official Selection, 2024

Women's World Film Festival, Germany, Official Selection, 2024

UK Jewish Film Festival, UK, Official Selection, 2024

Hong Kong Jewish Film Festival, Hong Kong, Official Selection, 2024

Reviews

  • "A tender and viscerally real portrayal of early motherhood."
    - Kveller
  • "An ambitious and complex story that is fun to watch."
    - The Jerusalem Post
  • "The Milky Way hits the right spot as a blend of a serious topic and a gentle touch – something that is increasingly rare at film festivals today."
    - Cineuropa

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