The Women's Balcony Ismach Hatani
An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a rift between the men and women in a devout community in Jerusalem in this rousing, good-hearted comedy. Awash with Jerusalem's distinctive glow, THE WOMEN'S BALCONY is a warm, poignant portrait of a modern community struggling to balance protocol with practical, progressive values - at once rebellious and respectful in spirit.
Nominated for Best Supporting Actress (Orna Banai) and Best Supporting Actor (Avraham Aviv Alush) at the Awards of the Israeli Film Academy.
"Subtly handled by director Emil Ben-Shimon and screenwriter Shlomit Nehama and rendered heartfelt and compelling by an outstanding cast." - Peter Keough, Boston Globe
"It's impossible to resist a film that has such rich characters, and makes a complicated subject both enlightening and entertaining." - David Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle
Running Time
100 mins
Year
2016
Kanopy ID
3008546
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Comments (16)
Excellent! A most beautiful and heart-warming film. Enjoy!
Yes, it was long, but it was good. Great ending!
Really enjoyed it and will highly recommend it to my friends, both men and women. Kept me smiling throughout, both with its humor and strong messaging about striving for your goals.
Loved it, it had everything a movie about life should be. Very touching too. Highly recommend it.
Excruciatingly slow-paced and not very funny...not sure why it's tagged as a comedy.
Well written and well acted gentle comedy!
I don't often watch foreign movies with subtitles, but will more often if they are as enjoyable!
excellent. So well acted and the message is strong.
Thought it was about uriniary incontinence in women
Wonderful
:)
Sweet movie. Pays to be true to yur convictions.
Great movie!
Excellent!! Already watched it twice.
I enjoyed this movie a lot. I recommend it.
INTERESTING.