The best of recent Israeli cinema will be showcased during the 2017 edition of Israel Presents at Tikvat Israel Congregation on the final two Saturday nights of January.
The Adult Education Committee will screen “Zero Motivation” on Jan. 21 and “Baba Joon” on Jan. 28 in the TI sanctuary. The films will be followed by a dessert reception and a moderated conversation. If inclement weather forces a postponed showing, the film will be screened on Feb. 4.
Ticket pricing is as follows: single film for TI members, $12; single film for non-members, $15; single film for students with ID, $5; two films for members, $20; and two films for non-members, $26.
“Zero Motivation” is a zany, dark and comedic portrait of everyday life for a unit of young, female Israeli soldiers.
The Human Resources Office at a remote desert base serves as the setting for this cast of characters who bide their time pushing paper and battling in computer games, counting down the minutes until they can return to civilian life. Amidst their boredom and clashing personalities, issues of commitment to friendship, love and country are handled with humor and sharp-edged wit.
“Baba Joon” features a classic tale of conflict between a father and son at an Israeli turkey farm. Father Yitzhak longs to pass the business on to his son Moti while Moti’s dreams run toward fixing junkyard cars. Father and son clash as mother and grandfather seek to intercede just as Uncle Darius arrives from America further undermining familial harmony. What can a stubborn father teach his equally stubborn son?
Take a peek into Israeli culture through these two films based on universal lessons about the human condition.
To view trailers for “Zero Motivation” and “Baba Joon” and to purchase your tickets in advance click here.
