Director Haim Tabakman's feature debut fails to live up to the reputation of current Israeli cinema which has been really strong in recent years. The story of a married Orthodox Jewish butcher who who falls in love with a young man is never convincing. The script fails to go deeper than the obvious taboo-breaking intentions. While the butcher is an upstanding member of his community and apparently happily married father of four, it's never clear why he would fall for the young and attractive man he takes in. The past of the troubled young man is never explored to indicate his intentions. The actors tries their best but can't save the film. The only thing that stands out is the intimate look at Jerusalem's insular ultra-orthodox community. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Eyes Wide Open
Director Haim Tabakman's feature debut fails to live up to the reputation of current Israeli cinema which has been really strong in recent years. The story of a married Orthodox Jewish butcher who who falls in love with a young man is never convincing. The script fails to go deeper than the obvious taboo-breaking intentions. While the butcher is an upstanding member of his community and apparently happily married father of four, it's never clear why he would fall for the young and attractive man he takes in. The past of the troubled young man is never explored to indicate his intentions. The actors tries their best but can't save the film. The only thing that stands out is the intimate look at Jerusalem's insular ultra-orthodox community. YRCinema's coverage of the 62nd Festival de Cannes.
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