My Father My Lord

The film introduces the world of a respected rabbi, his devoted wife and their young son. Τhe rabbi leads a community whose existence is based on complete faith in God and adherence to laws dictated by their religion. As the family prepares for an anticipated journey to the Dead Sea, the film observes the father as he guides his young son, always teaching him the laws of their faith, while his dutiful wife smiles in agreement. Their trip is a pleasant one, but when the rabbi’s need to pray gets in the way of his family’s welfare, tragedy seems to be lurking.
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No physical screenings scheduled.
Script: David Volach
Cinematography: David Volach
Editing: Haim Tabeckman
Sound: Alex Clude, Israel David
Actors: Assi Dayan, Sharon Hacohen Bar, Eilan Grif
Production: Golden Cinema Production Ltd.
Producers: Eyal Shiray
Art Direction: Yoav Sinai
Format: 35mm, Color
Production Country: Israel
Production Year: 2006
Duration: 73

David Volach

Born in Israel in 1970, he was brought up, together with his 19 siblings, in an ultra-orthodox family.The family lived in the Haredic community in Jerusalem, one of the most orthodox Jewish communities in the country. In his late teens, he studied in the Ponevezh yeshiva, one of the most famous Talmudic yeshivas. During that time, he began his long process of secularization. Eleven years ago, at age 25, he left the religious community, became secular, and moved to Tel Aviv.There he took film courses for a year. My Father My Lord is his first feature film.

Filmography

2006 My Father My Lord