Neseh (2022)
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Country:
Israel
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Duration:
11 min
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Genre:
drama, comedy
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Director:
Shmuel Elmaleh
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Producer:
Michael Shenhav
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Cast:
Ofer Halevi, Avi Tangi
About film
Since the birth of his son, the owner of a Jewish winery had been storing a barrel of wine for 24 years, intending to open it at his son's wedding. However, a few minutes before the ceremony, the rabbi who was responsible for ensuring kosher standards at the winery noticed a non-Jewish person touching the wine. This made the wine nesech — forbidden for Jews to consume. The father still wanted to serve the wine to the guests, but the rabbi was against it and a conflict arose. This film explores how sometimes people prefer to focus on the details and overlook things that really matter.
Rewards and nominations
- Tamuz International Film Festival 2023 (Israel) — Official Selection
- Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival 2023 (USA) — Official Selection
Director
Shmuel Elmaleh is an American-born writer, director, and screenwriter who grew up in Israel. After graduating from Aspaclaria Theater, he worked as a drama teacher in high schools. Currently, he is studying cinematography at Maale Film School while also producing PR videos, music videos, and advertisements. At the age of 21, Shmuel was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces» (IDF) digital division as a military cameraman and director.
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Trailer
Director
Shmuel Elmaleh is an American-born writer, director, and screenwriter who grew up in Israel. After graduating from Aspaclaria Theater, he worked as a drama teacher in high schools. Currently, he is studying cinematography at Maale Film School while also producing PR videos, music videos, and advertisements. At the age of 21, Shmuel was drafted into the Israel Defense Forces» (IDF) digital division as a military cameraman and director.
