The Property
Synopsis
Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused. To complicate matters further, an irritating distant relative keeps appearing at every turn. Just as Mika finds herself falling for a charming tour guide, Regina seizes the opportunity to pursue her own hidden agenda: finding her long-lost love, from whom she was separated seventy years ago.
Based on the graphic novel by Rutu Modan, The Property stars beloved actress Rivka Michaeli and has been nominated for 4 Israeli Academy Awards.
Credits
Director(s)
Dana Modan
Producer(s)
Yochanan Kredo, Guy Jacoel
Co-Producer(s)
Itay Tzi ddon, Zeev Farbman, Yaron Inger, Nir Pochter, Shalom Eisenbach
Executive Producer(s)
Linor Lavi, Irit Ben-Yehuda Lazar
Script
Dana Modan, Ruto Modan
Cinematography
Yaron Scharf
Editor
Ido Mochrik
Cast
Rivka Michaeli , Andrzej Seweryn , Sharon Strimban, Piotr Pacek
Original Language
Hebrew, English, Polish
Subtitles
Hebrew, Bengali
Sound Design
Itzik Cohen
Produced with the help of
Israel Film Fund (R.A.), The Ministry of Culture and Sports, The Israel Film Council
Festival Highlights
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NOMINEE
4 CategoriesIsraeli Academy Awards -
WINNER
Best Narrative Feature Film Directed by a Woman (Mickie Moore Award)Toronto Jewish Film Festival2025
Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival 2025, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Haifa International Film Festival, Israel, Official Selection, 2025
Vancouver JFF, Canada, Official Selection, 2025
New Hampshire JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Boca Raton International Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Atlanta JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Greater Phoenix JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Israeli Film Festival of Philadelphia, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Washington JFF, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Berlin JFF, Germany, Official Selection, 2025
Northern Nevada Jewish Film Festival, USA, Official Selection, 2025
Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival, Canada, Official Selection, 2025
Toronto Jewish Film Festival, Canada, Official Selection, 2025
Reviews
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"An intricately woven, rich and unique story that will surely capture hearts."
- Timeout
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"...Succeeds in captivating with a personal and unique story that is also truly moving."
- Mako
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"In the climactic moments of 'The Property,' Israel's funniest woman breaks our hearts."
- Walla!
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"Cinematographer Yaron Scharf masterfully translates Modan's visual artistry to the screen, capturing Warsaw in a way that blurs past and present into a single, theatrical time. This perfectly serves the grandmother and granddaughter's journey through the pathways of memory."
- Haaretz
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"I enjoyed hanging out with the characters so much that I didn’t even want the film to end!"
- Solzy at the Movies
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"This captivating adaptation of Rutu Modan’s graphic novel follows a grandmother and granddaughter’s journey from Israel to Poland to reclaim family property lost during the war. The film is distinguished by weaving together the perspectives of the Holocaust survivors and of their third-generation descendants with gentle surreal humor that elevates it beyond typical Holocaust narratives. The Property cleverly navigates unexpected turns, revealing that exploring family history is never straightforward but rather complex and layered with secrets and nuance. Dana Modan’s distinctive visual style and storytelling approach create a profound yet accessible meditation on how history shapes but cannot destroy us."
- Jury Statement for Mickie Moore Award, Toronto Jewish Film Festival
