To See If I'm Smiling

Jul 30 2008 N/A 0h 59m
Documentary

Israel is the only country in the world where 18-year-old girls are drafted for compulsory military service. The frank testimonials of six female Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza and the West Bank sees the young women revisit their tours of duty in the occupied territories, and share shocking moments of negligence, flippancy, immaturity and power-tripping.

Plot

The story of women who served in the occupied territories. Tamar Yarom studied film at the London Film School and psychology at the Hebrew University. Her diploma films were screened at festivals around the world. Her documentary credits include "Laundry" and "Witches." "Sob Sister," Tamar Yarom's drama debut, won the Best Drama Award at the 2002 Haifa Festival. Selected filmography: "Sob Sister" (2002).

Written by

Tamar Yarom

Directed by

Tamar Yarom

Production Countries

Israel

Languages

Awards

5 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
163
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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