Event

MJFF - Blush 3-16 MECA

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR BEGINNING AT 8:00 PM

Drama / Dir: Michael Vinik / Starring: Sivan Noam Shimon, Hadas Jade Sakori / 2015 Israel / Hebrew w/English subtitles / 81 min

WED 3-16 at MECA

Described as the Israeli Blue Is the Warmest Color, this film is full of teen spirit, confidently directed and acted in a laconic, fluid style. Naama Barash is a typical, disaffected seventeen year old, whose life is largely a mystery to her parents. When they realize what Naama has kept to herselfher older sister has gone AWOL from the Israeli armytheir frantic distraction allows her to conceal her powerful attraction to Hershko, the cool new girl in school who leads Naama into a hazy world of drugs and dance clubs. Naama plunges headlong into risky relationships and growing rebellion. But when she and Hershko hook up, clarity pervades Naama. Despite Hershkos flighty nature, a certain emotional honesty flares between them. Shared laughter in response to tenderness. Sex approached clumsily. Yet Hershko has her own mystery. In the end, treacherous has more than one meaning.

NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE
WEDNESDAY, 3/16 8:30PM MECA

Haifa International Film Festival - Best Script, Best Actress (Sivan Noam Shimon), Best Actor (Dvir Benedek)
Chicago, Jerusalem, Rekjavik International Film Festivals
San Sebastian Film Festival - New Films, New Directors
Warsaw Film Festival - Free Spirit Competition

a freshness of observation and a sparky sense of wonder about its protagonists which means that Michal Viniks debut feature retains the keen edge of authentic experience. Hollywood Reporter

**Ticket-holders should arrive 15 minutes early (20 minutes on Opening Night) to guarantee seating. In the event that a film sells out, standby seating will be available for all screenings on a first come-first serve basis. Anyone arriving later may not be admitted, even with a purchased ticket or pass. Film tickets are required for admission to receptions.