iMordecai (2022)
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Country:
USA
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Duration:
102 min
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Genre:
comedy, drama, family
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Director:
Marvin Samel
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Producer:
Dahlia Heyman, Marvin Samel
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Cast:
Judd Hirsch, Carol Kane, Sean Astin
About film
Mordecai Samel is a Holocaust survivor. He grew up in a different time and does not fully understand youth and modern life. His son gives him an iPhone, and the gadget becomes a guide for Mordecai to a new reality and a tool to get closer to the world. A comedy about how technology can help you fall in love with life anew and rethink it.
Rewards and nominations
- Miami Jewish Film Festival 2022 (USA) — Audience Award Best Narrative Film
Director
Marvin Samel is the director, writer and producer of his debut movie, iMordecai. He previously owned a profitable cigar business, but sold it. Marvin was raised by parents who survived the Holocaust and his mother was diagnosed with dementia, so the script for the movie is partially based on Marvin's family history.
Trailer
Director
Marvin Samel is the director, writer and producer of his debut movie, iMordecai. He previously owned a profitable cigar business, but sold it. Marvin was raised by parents who survived the Holocaust and his mother was diagnosed with dementia, so the script for the movie is partially based on Marvin's family history.
