For My Father

Directed by Dror Zahavi
Film Movement
2008
100 Minutes
Israel
Hebrew
Thriller, Jewish, Romance, Drama
Not Rated
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Tarek, a Palestinian would-be suicide bomber, is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. Forced to spend the weekend in Tel Aviv, Tarek must live amongst the people he was planning to kill. To his surprise, he connects with several Jewish Israelis on the outskirts of society, including the beautiful Keren, who has cut off contact with her Orthodox family in order to live a secular life.  With nothing to lose, Tarek and Keren open up to one another and an unlikely relationship blooms between the two.

Director & Cast

  • Director: Dror Zahavi
  • Starring: Shredi Jabarin
  • Starring: Hili Yalon

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Reviews

  • "Quite simply the most powerful and moving films I can remember seeing in years!"
    Eric Alterman, The Huffington Post
  • "Rich, moving [and] beautifully performed...I absolutely and unequivocably recommend it!"
    James van Maanen, TrustMovies.com
  • "A satisfying small film with a generous helping of privileged moments in which the characters can just be."
    George Robinson, The New York Jewish Week
Nominated
Best Actor
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Screenplay
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Music
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Art Direction
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Nominated
Best Sound
Award of the Israeli Film Academy
Winner
Best Film
Moscow Int'l Film Festival
Winner
Audience Award
Cinequest Film Festival
Official Selection
Cinequest
Official Selection
Seattle Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Israel Film Festival
Official Selection
Milwaukee Film Festival
Official Selection
Scottsdale Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Heartland Film Festival
Official Selection
Hamptons Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Aspen Film Festival
Official Selection
Virginia Film Festival
Official Selection
St. Louis Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Tallgrass Film Festival
Official Selection
San Diego Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Detroit Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Denver Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Nashville Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Baltimore Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Grand Rapids Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival
Official Selection
Crossroads Int'l Film Festival
Official Selection
Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival