The Kind Words
by
Shemi Zarhin
From the producers of THE FAREWELL PARTY
Three siblings joined by the death of their mother, and a revelation about the identity of their 'real' father, who to their shock and shagrin may have been an Algerian Muslem. They set off on a quirky journey from Israel through Paris and Marseille, but ultimately into the past, and their own confusing selves.
Genre
/ Language
/ Length
Drama
/ French, Hebrew / 118 minutes
Original title
Hamilim Hatovot
directed by
Shemi Zarhin
produced by
Pie Films, United Films and Amerique Film
Cast
- Rotem Zisman-Cohen
- Roy Assaf (GOD'S NEIGHBOURS)
- Asaf Ben-Shimon
- Tsahi Halevi (BETHLEHEM)
- Sasson Gabay (THE BAND'S VISIT)
- Maurice Benichou (AMELIE, HIDDEN)
- Louise Portal (THE BARBERIAN INVASION)
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“An emotionally rich, beautifully textured family dramedy that touches on a wealth of interpersonal issues with buoyancy, charm and grace. It's one of the best films so far this year.”
LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Humor creeps in from strange sources, including a seller of funeral packages and a march through a Paris graveyard. And while not every motivation is clear, subtext isn't everything in a movie as complex and satisfying as this one.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The chemistry between the siblings carries the film; they share a rich banter and subtle physical affection that feels real, built on years of shared intimacy — and this new experience of ignorance.”
VILLAGE VOICE
LOS ANGELES TIMES
“Humor creeps in from strange sources, including a seller of funeral packages and a march through a Paris graveyard. And while not every motivation is clear, subtext isn't everything in a movie as complex and satisfying as this one.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES
“The chemistry between the siblings carries the film; they share a rich banter and subtle physical affection that feels real, built on years of shared intimacy — and this new experience of ignorance.”
VILLAGE VOICE
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