"Life in Stills"

“Life in Stills”

3rd ISRAELI FILM WEEK
“Fragile: Families”
Life in Stills – הצלמניה
Synopsis
At the age of 96, Miriam Weissenstein never imagined that she would be facing a new chapter in her life. But when “The Photo House” – her late husband Rudi’s life’s work – was destined for demolition, even this opinionated and uncompromising woman knew she needed help. Under the cloud of a family tragedy, a special relationship is forged between Miriam and her grandson, Ben, as they join forces to save the shop and its nearly one million negatives that document Israel’s defining moments. Despite the generation gap and many conflicts, Ben and Miriam embark on a heart-wrenching journey, comprising many humorous and touching moments – a journey that requires a lot of love, courage, and compassion. 
 
Distinctions / Awards
13 Israeli & international awards among which:
Ophir Academy award for Best Documentary, 2011
Special Mention at Docu/Right Competition
Best Documentary Award, Doc Aviv – The International Documentary Film Festival 2011
 
3rd Israeli Film Week – “Fragile: Families”
The Embassy of Israel in Athens, in cooperation with the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation and under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Sports, is organizing the tribute to Israeli cinema “Fragile: Families – 3rd Israeli Cinema Week” which includes nine prize-winning films from 2011-2014, which explore different areas of family life and the relationships which form between family members. At the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation from Wednesday 10th until Tuesday 16th of December 2014.
 
It is the third consecutive year that the Israeli Cinema Week is being organized in Athens. During the last years Israeli films have taken part and received awards at film festivals in Greece and across the world. They have also become commercially extremely successful. During the tribute “Fragile: Families”, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the mechanisms, the relationships and the problems of families from different backgrounds.
 

Documentary
Israel/Germany, 2011, 60’, color
Language: Hebrew, German
Subtitles: Greek
Director: Tamar Tal
Screenplay: Tamar Tal