The Vanishing Soldier
Synopsis
Amid a relentless battle in Gaza, an 18-year-old Israeli soldier abandons his unit and returns to Tel Aviv in search of his girlfriend. However, his superiors are convinced that he has been captured as a hostage. This sudden quest for freedom takes a complex and multi-faceted turn. The film, much like life itself, intricately weaves tragedy with humor throughout 24 frantic hours, where terror gradually gives way to hope, and romance emerges from a nightmare.
Credits
Director(s)
Dani Rosenberg
Producer(s)
Chilik Michaeli, Avraham Pirchi, Itamar Pirchi, Moshe Edry, Leon Edry
Cinematography
David Stragmeister
Editor
Nili Feller
Cast
Ido Tako, Mika Reiss, Efrat Ben-Zur, Tiki Dayan, Shmulik Choen
Original Language
Hebrew
Subtitles
English
Screenplay
Dani Rosenberg, Amir Kliger
Sound designer
Neal Gibbs
Festival Highlights
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WINNER
Special MentionMontpellier Mediterranean Film Festival2023 -
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Critic's AwardMontpellier Mediterranean Film Festival2023 -
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Best MusicMontpellier Mediterranean Film Festival2023 -
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Best WritingRising Sun International Film Festival2023 -
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Best CinematographyIsraeli Film Academy Awards2023 -
NOMINEE
11 Awards, including Best FilmIsraeli Film Academy Awards2023 -
WINNER
San Francisco Bay Area Film Critics Circle Award for Best FeatureSan Francisco JFF2024
Locarno Film Festival, Italy, International Competition, 2023
European Film Awards, , Official Feature Film Selection, 2023
Sarajevo Film Festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2023
Hamburg International Film Festival, Germany, 2023
Busan International Film Festival, South Korea, Flash Forward Competition, 2023
Reykjavik International Film Festival , Iceland, New Visions Competition, 2023
Thessaloniki International Film Festival, Greece, Meet the Neighbors Competition, 2023
Palm Springs International Film Festival, USA, World Cinema Now, 2024
