Full Description
An idiosyncratic young Israeli kibbutznik has an identity crisis after serving in the Lebanon War. He moves to America where he takes on a new name and completely new identity. This funny and painful documentary challenges Zionist myths, and reveals the confusing contradictions of an Israeli who has chosen to live in the Diaspora. Israel's Best Short Documentary, 1989.
Filmmaker Bio(s)
Ayelet Dekel
Education:
· 1991 M.A. Communications Art with Honors,
New York Institute of Technology
· 1986 Graduated from the Beit Zvi School of Cinema and Theater
Tel-Aviv
· 1986 Pre-Law Studies
Tel-Aviv University
Professional Experience:
1992 -2000 Directed dramas and commercials for television
1997 Director Sumud the short (30 min.) version
Director That's Not Me 30 min. documentary,
Prizes & Festivals:
1989 That's Not Me, Winner of Israeli Academy Award for best short documentary
1987 Sumud, screened at Berlin Film Festival and at the New York Film Forum
