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Shiva (7 Days)
Shiva
Israel, 2008, 103 Minutes, Color, Hebrew/ French/ Moroccan, English subtitles,
In this emotional rollercoaster, acclaimed Israeli actress Ronit Elkabetz (The Bands Visit) teams up with her brother, Shlomi Elkabetz, to direct a fascinating portrait of a Moroccan family as they gather to mourn the sudden death of their brother. It is 1991 in the midst of the first Gulf War and Israel is under daily missile attacks. The family gathers for the traditional seven days of mourning (shiva) in which they are not allowed to leave the house. The intensity of this situation is a catalyst for more than just emotional support and communal grief. This film Boasts an impressive cast of some of Israel ÂÂs best actors including Elkabetz herself, Keren Mor, Yael Abecassis, Hana Azoulay-Safrari, Hanna Laszlo, Moshe Ivgy and Alon Abutbul.
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LocationCubberley Theater
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA
United States
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