Festivals & Awards
2025
Jewish International Film Festival (JIFF)
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Partner: Jump Street Films
Director:
Jacob Melamed
After witnessing rising antisemitism, fiercely passionate Yossi takes it upon himself to reclaim his fearful community’s sense of pride. When his intentions are misinterpreted, he inadvertently triggers a chain reaction with deadly consequences.
Duration: 19min.
Country: Australia
Language: English
Year: 2025
Genre: Fiction (Drama)
Topic: Community, Discrimination, Fear, Identity, Jewish, Manhood, Racism, Religion, Society, Tradition
Director: Jacob Melamed
Production company: Jump Street Films
Writer: Jacob Melamed
Cinematographer: Julian Panetta
Editor: Andy Finn, Jacob Melamed
Music: Sam Weiss
Actors: Josh Merten , Adi Ashur , Michael Rakusin , Judy Bahar , Matt Boesenberg , Ashleigh Murray , Darcie Hodgson
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