Movies: Tova Ascher

Twenty six Israeli women directors of narrative features are sharing their personal experiences of sitting in the director's chair. From Ellida Geyra - Israel's first female fiction filmmaker, to contemporary female directors, the film weaves togethe...

Haim, a charismatic talented person who finds himself on the verge of impoverishment. Haim, a security guard in his 50's, lives with his elderly mother whose health is deteriorating. His past is being told by several people: his ex-wife, children and...

Directed by Ram Loevy....

Somewhat autobiographical, the film opens right after the 6 day war, when Israelis euphoric with victory and the kids dress up as the captured Western Wall in Jerusalem. Now it is 1972. The film centers on a young boy, who is failing in school, and g...

Love, family expectations, and religion mix in 19th century Jerusalem. Jacob and Rebecca marry; he's a rabbi, she's dutiful and loving. But she has no children. Months become years. Although Jacob is content, his mother reminds everyone she is waitin...