The world renowned Israel Ballet Company recently traveled to China, where they toured Beijing as well as three other cities. Erez Laufer's exciting documentary follows the troupe throughout their tour, as we are treated to performances of the Cinderella ballet, as well as sightseeing trips with the Ballet company throughout China. As the tour comes to a close, the company’s prima ballerina is faced with a major conflict. She and her husband wish to have a child, a decision that might jeopardize her career. Come join us on this most amazing voyage- it is as magical as Cinderella herself.
 

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ISBN 1-56082-280-5 
59 min., #771, DVD, Color, $29.95

 

The Fifth Commandment
Director Shimon Azulay came from a "traditional" family, where family unity was always of paramount importance. Now that they have retired, Shimon's parents' world revolves almost exclusively around the children and grandchildren. When the director's brother, Ofer, becomes religious, the delicate fabric that holds this family together begins to unravel. In spite of the tremendous gaps that now exist between their children, the Azulay's struggle to keep the family united. In an era of rapidly disintegrating family values, this moving documentary is a tribute to compassion, tolerance and most of all, understanding.

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Underdogs: A Sports (War) Movie
The Hapoel Beit She'an soccer team became the pride of its small town when it made it to "the top" of the league.  In 1996, when the team was on the verge of losing that special status, the entire town was in mourning.  The deciding game was against the reigning champion, Maccabi Haifa- and Beit She'an won!  More than a film about soccer, this is about the war between the "haves" and the "have-nots," the small town against the big city, the underdog taking on the seasoned champ. A heartwarming film with a happy ending.

Winner, Israeli Academy Award, Best Documentary

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ISBN 1-56082-208-2 
85 min., #509, DVD, Color,  
Hebrew w/Eng. subtitles, $39.95 
 
 

Solitary Star: Zehava Ben
Zehava Ben has assumed her place in Israel as the "uncrowned queen" of Oriental Middle Eastern music. Not only has she captured the hearts of many Israelis but she has found new audiences beyond Israel's borders, in Gaza and Jericho and within the Arab world.  While relations between Israel, its Palestinian partner in peace and the Arab world have become uncertain, Zehava Ben's tour of the Middle East has opened up a window for peace.  Erez Laufer presents her complex story-Cinderella-like, rags to fame-in very human terms. A powerful musical documentary. Directed by Erez Laufer.
 

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ISBN 1-56082-216-3 
59 min., #505, DVD, Color, $39.95 

Shiv'a
Beautiful, twenty-five year old Gaby works for a catering service specializing in cooking for and giving advice to families during the traditional seven day mourning period.  The sudden death of a cello player from the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra brings her into a very delicate situation.  The spirit of the deceased hovers over all who are present, but Gaby is the only one who truly manages to connect with it.  This surreal drama offers a fascinating glimpse into a contemporary Israeli family caught between modernity and tradition. Directed by Dina Zvi Riklis.

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