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OFF-WHITE LIES

Director:

  Maya Kenig
  

Year Released:

  2011

Jan's Rating:

Rich's Rating:

4 out of 5

n/a out of 5

Key Performances:

  Salit Achimiriam
  Gur Bentvich
  Tzahi Grad
  Elya Inbar
  Arad Yeni
Movie Haiku:Ne-er do well "Shaul" (Bentvich) is suprised by a sudden visit from his teenage daughter "Libi" (Inbar) who arrives from America in the summer of '06, just as Hezbollah begins raining bombs on Northern Israel. Pretending to be refugees, they take up residence in a luxurious Jerusalem home. Bittersweet first feature from director Kenig with excellent performances.

ADDITIONAL FF2 INFO ABOUT THIS FILM:

Women filmmakers?

  Yes

Jewish content?

  Yes

Haiku Posted:

  2012