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The Women's Balcony (Ismach Hatani)
Description
The women in an Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem are appalled when their synagogue gets a strict new rabbi who preaches rigid gender roles. The ladies soon decide to fight back against his ultratraditionalist beliefs, while raising money to repair the 'women's balcony' in the synagogue.
The women in an Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem are appalled when their synagogue gets a strict new rabbi who preaches rigid gender roles. The ladies soon decide to fight back against his ultratraditionalist beliefs, while raising money to repair the 'women's balcony' in the synagogue.
Actors:
Yafit Asulin,
Herzl Tobey,
Orna Banai,
Assaf Ben-Shimon,
Avraham Aviv Alush,
Igal Naor,
Itzik Cohen,
Einat Saruf,
Sharon Elimelech,
Abraham Celektar,
Evelin Hagoel,
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Yafit Asulin
Herzl Tobey
3 July 1973, Gibraltar
Orna Banai
Assaf Ben-Shimon
Avraham Aviv Alush
Igal Naor
25 June 1958, Givatayim, Israel
Itzik Cohen
Einat Saruf
Sharon Elimelech
Abraham Celektar
Evelin Hagoel
Director:
Emil Ben-Shimon
Emil Ben-Shimon
Country:
Israel
Keywords:
# Evelin Hagoel #Emil Ben-Shimon #Igal Naor #Orna Banai #The Women's Balcony (Ismach Hatani) #The Womens Balcony () #The Womens Balcony (Ismach Hatani)
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November 17, 2017
The film has crafted an essentially benevolent comic universe where everyone is goodhearted - or at least, they are who they are, and there's not much to do about it.August 31, 2017
The Women's Balcony resolves its central conflict a bit too quickly and neatly, but the theme of battle for the soul of a community resonates - at least with many American critics, who have praised the movie's "universal" themes.June 15, 2017
In the end, the solution offered by "The Women's Balcony" to end the rancor feels unearned.July 20, 2017
Even though some of the religious and traditional aspects of the film may not travel well, its spirit is universal.June 13, 2017
With an eye for artful detail, director Emil Ben-Shimon orchestrates a resolution both plausible and jubilant.July 06, 2017
Subtly handled by director Emil Ben-Shimon and screenwriter Shlomit Nehama and rendered heartfelt and compelling by an outstanding cast.June 08, 2017
Director Emil Ben-Shimon creates a bustling sense of community and injects most scenes with a surprisingly breezy air.June 14, 2017
It's impossible to resist a film that has such rich characters, and makes a complicated subject both enlightening and entertaining.November 10, 2017
The Women's Balcony is a feel-good, crowd-pleasing comedy that depicts what happens when extremism and traditional values collide.July 17, 2017
There are also plenty of sweet moments that emerge from a story about people who, even in conflict, have their hearts in the right place.July 14, 2017
The Women's Balcony overlooks nothing when it comes to addressing faith, segregation and sexism in a peppery, entertaining way.August 28, 2017
The superb ensemble of veteran Israeli actors, singers and comedians gives bravura performances.