An Israeli classic, screened in a restored and improved copy.
The film depicts the colorful and passionate culture of the Moroccan community in Israel. It tells the story of 13-year-old Rachel, a thoroughly westernized Israeli-born teenager who struggles to make sense of the white magic (Sh'Chur) practiced regularly by members of her family. This mystical world of spirits and demons takes on a physical presence in the shape of her elder sister Pnina, whose supernatural powers fill Rachel with fear.
The film was a great success around the world and tells in a unique and groundbreaking way the story of double oppression of women in minority societies.
Hebrew, Arabic with English subtitles.
Sh'chur■
Synopsis
The film depicts the colorful and passionate culture of the Moroccan community in Israel. It tells the story of 13-year-old Rachel, a thoroughly westernized Israeli-born teenager who struggles to make sense of the white magic (Sh'Chur) practiced regularly by members of her family. This mystical world of spirits and demons takes on a physical presence in the shape of her elder sister Pnina, whose supernatural powers fill Rachel with fear. The film was a great success around the world and tells in a unique and groundbreaking way the story of double oppression of women in minority societies.
Credits
Rating: 18
Genre: Drama
Director: Shmuel Hasfari
Stars: Gila Almagor, Hanna Azoulay Hasfari, Ronit Elkabetz, Yaacov Cohen
Awards
Israeli Film Academy
Winner of Best Film, Best Director – Shmuel Hasfari
Best supporting actor – Amos Lavi
Best Cinematography – David Gurfinkel
Berlin international Film Festival
Winner of special mention to Shmuel Hasfari for special mix of reality and magic
