Alies

Fiction, 7 Min, 2023, Israel

Director: Dasi Cruiser

Source language: Israel

Actors: Joy Rieger, Hani Einstein, Rachel Verbov, Mati Moore

Michal is married and childless. When her sister, Chemi, has a boy, she invites her to be the "Kvater" at the babies circumcision ceremony, a role believed to bless women with children.

The tradition is to pass the baby from the women' section to the men's side and into the hands of her husband, Noni. verybody is waiting for Noni to arrive and for the ceremony to begin, but Michal asked him not to come. What will Chemi do?

Open for me sister

Fiction, 7 Min, 2023, Israel

Director: Hani Eisenstein

Source language: Israel

Actors: Agam Rudberg, Uri Beluprav

David and Michal are a newlywed ultra-orthodox couple, entering the "yichud (seclusion) room",

where they will be alone for the very first time.

But when David locks the door, as told by his Rabbi,

an unexpected event brings complicated emotions to the surface.

Tamar

Fiction, 7 Min, 2023, Israel

Director: Faige Kozlowski

Source language: Israel

Actors: Abigail Kobari, Jonathan Brenner

Hanna is a young mother who dreams of naming her new baby girl "Tamar".

But tradition and community expect her to honor the previous generations and name the baby with a name she doesn't like.

Her family's grave financial situation makes standing up for herself even harder.

Debra forgive us

Fiction, 7 Min, 2023, Israel

Director: Elkie Leonie Hershberg

Source language: Israel

Actors: Rina Reim

Every morning, Ora, a heavy young woman, goes for a walk supported by a walker. Slowly slowly she moves, the hot sun rising in the sky, If only someone would offer her a glass of water. If only someone would ask her how she's doing… But no one ever does.