IDFA 2006
The Cemetery Club
Mo'adon beit ha'kvarot
Tali Shemesh
Israel
2006
90 min
For over two decades, the "Mt. Herzl Academy” has held its weekly meetings at the National Cemetery in Jerusalem. Seated between the graves of the nation's dignitaries, they debate the history of modern philosophy, read poetry and eat lunch. Director Tali Shemesh has been following the "Academy" for the last 5 years, focusing on two members: Minia, the director's grandmother, and Lena, her great aunt.The film unravels the jagged, intense, almost impossible relationship between these two extremely different women, who remain bound together by history and Fate.As death decimates the group that has given meaning to their lives, the film explores the conflicts between Lena and Minia, and the family secrets that haunt them.
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Involved TV Channel
Noga Communications/, Channel 8
Noga Communications/, Channel 8
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Cinephil
Cinephil
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Norma Production
Norma Production