Sof Ha'Olam Smola

Mar 24 2004 N/A 1h 50m
Drama, Romance

The year is 1968. To a small town in the south of Israel, mostly inhabited by Moroccan immigrants, a few families from India arrive, searching for a better life in the west. The instinct driven Moroccans patronize the "black" Indians, while the quiet Indians see the Moroccans as Ignorant and coarse. In this cultural war two girls, Moroccan and Indian, discover the sexual revolution of the 60's.

Plot

As a family from India moves in to a desert neighborhood in Southern Israel in the 1960's, the family's eldest, beautiful daughter discovers friendship and romance with the lovely local French girl. The film also explores the hardships and surprises that come with the integration of multiple families from different ethnic backgrounds (from the diaspora) and their struggle with immigration and prejudice.

Written by

Sara Eden, Avi Nesher, Ruby Porat Shoval

Directed by

Avi Nesher

Production Countries

Israel

Languages

Français, English

Awards

4 wins & 4 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,294
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA