Synopsis
During open-heart surgery, Amos Kein finds himself hovering between life and death. He recalls the significant events of his life. These events correspond to the most important moments of Israeli history. His spiritual journey is a reflection on moral corruption, militarism and indoctrination.
Credits
Production and distribution (3)
- Executive Producer : Les Films de l'Arlequin
- Foreign production company : Tin Drum Animation
- Film exports/foreign sales : Niaf, Premium Films
Full credits (5)
- Executive Producer : Dora Benousilio
- Screenwriters : Uri Kranot, Michelle Kranot
- Music Composer : Uri Kranot
- Foreign producer : Michelle Kranot
- Special Effects : Claire Mandel, Florence Miailhe, Grégory Duroy
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Animated film
- Sub-genre : 2D & 3D animation, Portrait
- Themes : Countries, Society
- Production language : No dialogue
- Coproducer countries : France, Israel
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : Majority French (France, Israel)
- Production year : 2008
- Runtime : 14 min 41 seconds
- Visa number : 119.495
- Visa issue date : 10/06/2008
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : Dolby SRD
- Rating restrictions : None
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Awards (1)
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