Le Cœur d'Amos Klein

A Short film of

Michelle Kranot, Uri Kranot

Produced by

Les Films de l'Arlequin

Production year2008

Runtime14 min

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

Directors (2)

Michelle Kranot
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Uri Kranot
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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

News & awards

Selections (13)

Kiev Molodist International Film Festival
Ukraine, 2009
Official Competition
Lutin Short Film Awards
France, 2009
Nominations catégorie animation
Huesca International Film Festival
Spain, 2009
International Competition
VIS Vienna Independent Shorts
Austria, 2009
International Competition

Awards (1)

Aix-en-Provence Tous Courts Short Film Festival
France, 2008
Prix de la meilleure musique originale

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