Winner of the 2004 Best Actor award at the 2004 Israeli Film Academy for writer-star Shuli Rand, director Gidi Dar's film, Ushpizin (roughly translated to "holy guests"), is a revelatory - and humorous - look at the daily lives of ultra-Orthodox Jews learning, living, and loving in modern-day Israel. The first film made by members of the ultra-Orthodox community in collaboration with secular filmmakers and aimed at general audiences, Ushpizin introdcues Western viewers to Jewish organizations, rituals and customs. Disarmingly funny, the film also startles in its universality, depicting members of the ultra-Orthodox community in scenes of ordinary living, drinking, smoking, dancing, arguing, reconciling, listening to popular music, and grappling with their faith. In its ultimately celebratory, fable-like quality, Ushpizin is a completely unique experience: equal parts Isaac Bashevis Singer and It's A Wonderful Life. This film has played to sold-out audiences the world over and has received rave reviews. Color, Hebrew with English subtitles.
Produced by:
Bukaee, Rafi & Dar, Gidi
Description:
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