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"Incandescent" portrayals by two Israeli actresses illuminate the plight of women within Orthodox Judaism today. Using superb cinematography, ethnic music, and authentic Jerusalem locations, Israel's best known filmmaker renders a heartbreaking chamber story of two sisters and their broken marriages. Hands down the most internationally acclaimed and popular film ever from Israel.
Original Release
01/01/1999
US Release
01/01/1999
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Yaël Abecassis | Rivka |
| Yoram Hattab | Meïr |
| Meital Berdah | Malka |
| Uri Klauzner | Yossef |
| Yussuf Abu-Warda | Rav Shimon |
| Leah Koenig | Elisheva |
| Sami Huri | Yaakov |
| Rivka Michaeli | Gynaecologist |
| Samuel Calderon | Uncle Shmouel |
| Noa Dori | Noa |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Yaël Abecassis | Rivka |
| Yoram Hattab | Meïr |
| Meital Berdah | Malka |
| Uri Klauzner | Yossef |
| Yussuf Abu-Warda | Rav Shimon |
| Leah Koenig | Elisheva |
| Sami Huri | Yaakov |
| Rivka Michaeli | Gynaecologist |
| Samuel Calderon | Uncle Shmouel |
| Noa Dori | Noa |
| Shireen Kadivar | Lexa |
| Amos Gitai | Man in the bar |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Amos Gitai | Producer |
| Roberto Cicutto | Producer |
| Michel Propper | Producer |
| Laurent Thiry | Producer |
| Laurent Truchot | Producer |
| Anatoli Kornilov | Producer |
Editors
