Cinema Q: Eyes Wide Open
Einayim Petukhoth

Israel, 2009, 90 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: Germany, France
Genre/Subjects: Drama, Foreign, Gay/Lesbian, Religion, Romance, Social Issues
Language: Hebrew, Yiddish English Sub-Titles

Digital presentation - Aaron, a respectable butcher in Jerusalem's ultra-orthodox Jewish community is married to Rivka and is a dedicated father of four children. One day, he meets Ezri, a handsome twenty-two year old student, and soon falls in love with him. He then starts to neglect his family and community life, swept away by his love and lust for Ezri. But guilt, torment and pressure from the community will catch up with him, leading him to make a radical decision.

DIRECTOR: Haim Tabakman
Screenwriter: Merav Doster
Cinematographer: Axel Schneppat
Music: Nathaniel Mechaly
Principal Cast: Zohar Shtrauss, Ran Danker, Tinkerbell, Tzahi Grad
Filmography: The Poet's Home(2004)
US Distributor: New American Vision

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