Women's Balcony
A charming...unapologetically warmhearted comedic drama, a fine example of commercial filmmaking grounded in a persuasive knowledge of human behavior.
The Women's Balcony
Israel's #1 Film of the Year! 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.
"Viewers will leave the theater in a joyous mood." Alissa Simon, Variety
“A very human and funny story." The Jerusalem Post
“Very strong debut from Ben-Shimon has a huge heart… the most moving element emerges from the film’s essential respect for ancient ritual, even as it questions extreme orthodoxies. It’s a tough tightrope to walk, and this film does it skillfully.” NOW Toronto
“The most joyful, good hearted and charming film of the year!" Yair Raveh, Cinemascope
"Absolutely wonderful." Mark Rifkin, This Week in New York
"Viewers will leave the theater in a joyous mood." Alissa Simon, Variety
“A very human and funny story." The Jerusalem Post
“Very strong debut from Ben-Shimon has a huge heart… the most moving element emerges from the film’s essential respect for ancient ritual, even as it questions extreme orthodoxies. It’s a tough tightrope to walk, and this film does it skillfully.” NOW Toronto
“The most joyful, good hearted and charming film of the year!" Yair Raveh, Cinemascope
"Absolutely wonderful." Mark Rifkin, This Week in New York
Genre
Comedy,
Drama,
Jewish Culture
Runtime
96
Language
Hebrew
Director
Emil Ben-Shimon
Cast
Itzik Cohen,
Einat Sarouf,
Igal Naor,
Aviv Alush,
Sharona Elimelech,
Herzl Tobey,
Haim Zanati,
Yafit Asulin,
Orna Banai
FEATURED REVIEW
Hannah Brown, Jerusalem Post
The story is a throwback to a kinder, gentler time, when communities were closer, although it isn’t set in a specific period. The clothing all seems to be contemporary, but there are no cell phones around. When there is an event to be celebrated — a bar mitzva, a holiday or a wedding — the entire ...
Played at
Town Center 5 11.19.16 - 11.19.16
Royal 3.03.17 - 4.13.17
Playhouse 7 3.10.17 - 3.26.17
Fine Arts Theatre 3.17.17 - 3.30.17
NoHo 7 3.17.17 - 3.23.17
Claremont 5 3.18.17 - 4.02.17
Lumiere Music Hall 8.11.17 - 8.24.17
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